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Washington University in St Louis

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St. Louis, Missouri 63130

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Washington University in St Louis is a private institution in St. Louis with particular strength in engineering and biology. With an average SAT of 1530, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.9K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

94% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $86,182 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,117.

Established
1853
Motto
Per veritatem vis
Mascot
Bear
Type
Private research university
Conference
University Athletic Association of NCAA Division III and previously was a founding member of the Missouri Valley Conference
Division
Division III

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12%Acceptance
1530SAT Avg
7,897Students
7:1Student:Faculty
94%Grad Rate
$86,182Earnings 10yr
$22,117Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Washington University in St Louis Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate12.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1530

Reading & WritingMid: 750
730770
MathMid: 780
770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

12.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1530

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,982
Room & Board$20,778
Books & Supplies$1,264
Total Cost of Attendance$83,476
Average Net Price$22,117
Median Debt at Graduation$17,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,391
$30–48K$2,321
$48–75K$1,863
$75–110K$19,344
$110K+$42,712

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,117

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

56

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (277)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,897
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
11%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 9%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 21%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate94.5%
Freshman Retention95.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$78,073
8 Years$81,347
10 Years$86,182

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$75,800
Men
$101,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#20
Washington Monthly
#69

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
6 mi(10 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
232 mi(402 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
235 mi(407 min)

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