Overview

Washington University in St. Louis is a University institution located in St. Louis, MO, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address MSC 1089-105-05
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO  63130-4899
United States

Contact Ms. Ronne' Patrick Turner
Vice Provost of Admissions & Financial Aid
Email: admissions@wustl.edu
Phone: 314-935-6000
Fax: 314-696-0562

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other
Animal/livestock Husbandry And Production
Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General
Ornamental Horticulture
Pre-veterinary Studies
Veterinary Sciences/veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architectural Technology/technician
Architecture
Architecture And Related Services, Other
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/civilization
Asian-american Studies
East Asian Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
European Studies/civilization
French Studies
German Studies
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign)
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other
Biophysics
Ecology
Environmental Biology
Microbiology, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
General Merchandising, Sales, And Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Finance
Knowledge Management
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Carpentry/carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social And Philosophical Foundations Of Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
American Literature (united States)
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
English Literature (british And Commonwealth)
General Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Arabic Language And Literature
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Hebrew Language And Literature
Iranian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Italian Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Korean Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Modern Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/assistant
Emergency Care Attendant (emt Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/coder
Nursing Assistant/aide And Patient Care Assistant/aide
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/technician
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Biological And Physical Sciences
Biopsychology
Cognitive Science, General
Economics And Computer Science
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Science, Technology And Society
Sustainability Studies
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Islamic Studies
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Philosophy, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astrophysics
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geochemistry
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Physics, General
Planetary Astronomy And Science
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics
Experimental Psychology
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Wildland/forest Firefighting And Investigation
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
International Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Medical Anthropology
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Fashion/apparel Design
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Intermedia/multimedia
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

32,510

Applied

3,855

Accepted

8,267

Enrolled

Female Admissions

17,304

Females Applied

2,008

Females Accepted

12%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

15,206

Males Applied

1,847

Males Accepted

12%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Portfolio for the College of Art and the College of Architecture

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 2nd	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 13th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 3rd	May 1st	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	748	730	770
SAT Math	778	770	800
ACT Composite	34	33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

64,500

Private

Fees

1,290

Full-time student fees

21,854

Room & board

13,808

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

68,078

Avg. Financial Aid Package

72,252

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

63,918

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,722

Avg. Loan Aid

38,222

Avg. Grant Aid

61,752

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,267

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

88%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.56%
Black or African American	8.91%
White or Caucasian	41.47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	21.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	6.29%
Other	1.24%

Gender

Male (45.26%)

Female (54.74%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	70%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Thurtene Carnival, WILD (concert festival) and Black Anthology and Diwali

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
WU Beekeepers, Asian American Association, Rock Climbing Sports Club, Outing Club and Hillel Leadership Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Noonlight safety app for reporting emergencies

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No		No
Weight Lifting	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No		No
Weight Lifting	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Faculty

1,302

Total Faculty

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,048

Part-time - 254

Male - 889

Female - 672