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Washington University of Science and Technology

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Alexandria, Virginia 22314-5202

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — known for computer science

Washington University of Science and Technology is a private institution in Alexandria with particular strength in computer science and business.

A small campus of 302 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years.

Established
1882
Mascot
Swoop
Type
Public university
Division
Division I

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11%Acceptance
SAT Avg
302Students
16:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$13,178
Books & Supplies$1,200

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.0%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
302
Gender Split
35% / 65%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%

Race & Ethnicity

Asian 1%
Int'l 84%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.5%
Freshman Retention59.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#53
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Cross country

History & Fun Facts

  • Officials renamed the city for Cheney by October 1880, prompting him to donate $10,000 to establish the Benjamin P.
  • The first class of teachers began their studies on October 13, 1890, under the administration of W.
  • Sutton took over as principal in 1892 and spearheaded an appropriation of $60,000 in 1895 from the state for a new building, completed in 1896 at the site of the former Academy building.
  • Sutton resigned in 1897, and shortly afterward, Governor John R.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
8 mi(14 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
42 mi(73 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
130 mi(225 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles23 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington34 mi
RIC Richmond91 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA400 mi · ~11h 33m drive
New York, NY210 mi · ~6h 4m drive
Hartford, CT310 mi · ~8h 57m drive
Providence, RI364 mi · ~10h 31m drive
Albany, NY318 mi · ~9h 11m drive
Syracuse, NY297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Rochester, NY302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Buffalo, NY297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Philadelphia, PA130 mi · ~3h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA192 mi · ~5h 33m drive
Harrisburg, PA102 mi · ~2h 57m drive
Newark, NJ204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Washington, DC8 mi · ~14 min drive
Baltimore, MD42 mi · ~1h 13m drive
Atlanta, GA536 mi · ~15h 29m drive
Charlotte, NC322 mi · ~9h 18m drive
Raleigh, NC226 mi · ~6h 32m drive
Miami, FL919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
Orlando, FL751 mi · ~21h 42m drive
Tampa, FL811 mi · ~23h 26m drive
Nashville, TN562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
New Orleans, LA959 mi · ~27h 42m drive
Richmond, VA89 mi · ~2h 34m drive
Chicago, IL594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Detroit, MI397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Minneapolis, MN933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
St. Louis, MO707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Kansas City, MO939 mi · ~27h 8m drive
Indianapolis, IN490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Columbus, OH326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Cleveland, OH307 mi · ~8h 52m drive
Milwaukee, WI636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Dallas, TX1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive
Houston, TX1213 mi · ~35h 3m drive
Austin, TX1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive
San Antonio, TX1381 mi · ~39h 54m drive
Los Angeles, CA2292 mi · ~66h 13m drive
San Francisco, CA2434 mi · ~70h 19m drive
San Diego, CA2268 mi · ~65h 31m drive
Seattle, WA2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
Portland, OR2348 mi · ~67h 50m drive
Denver, CO1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive
Phoenix, AZ1975 mi · ~57h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI4828 mi · ~139h 29m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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