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Washington University in St. Louis

#2 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1,422 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A+
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      A+
    10. Campus Food
      A+
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      A-
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    About Washington University in St. Louis...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    University Athletic Association
    Address
    One Brookings Drive
    Saint Louis, MO 63130
    Website
    wustl.edu
    From Washington University in St. Louis

    At WashU, you will draw strength from a community of achievers who inspire each other with their creativity and tenacity. You’ll acquire the confidence and skills to succeed as a professional and as a person, ready to change the world. You’ll learn from faculty leading their fields, and you’ll have the opportunity to work side by side with them on independent projects.

    College isn’t just about academics. With more than 380 clubs and student-run organizations, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved while having fun with your peers and friends.

    You’ll find St. Louis offers the ideal balance of small-town feel and big city opportunities. Your first home will be located on campus on the South 40, a vibrant community, complete with residential colleges, great food, fitness center, study areas, and student-run businesses.

    Cost should never be a barrier to an exceptional education. We meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.

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    Washington University in St. Louis Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 2
    Acceptance Rate
    16%
    SAT Range
    1470-1570
    ACT Range
    32-34
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $27,777/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $41,977/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    54%

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    91%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.93 responses
    75%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.112 responses
    47%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.111 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Finance
      191 Graduates
    • Psychology
      135 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      132 Graduates
    • Marketing
      122 Graduates
    • Biology
      114 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      98 Graduates
    • Anthropology
      95 Graduates
    • Economics
      74 Graduates
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
      73 Graduates
    • Systems Engineering
      66 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    7,074Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    601
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    13%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 69 responses
    Report
    • Work-hard/play-hard
      32%
    • Well rounded, smart, down to earth
      23%
    • Hard-working
      17%
    • Fratty
      10%
    • All-work, all-play, no-sleep
      6%
    • Hard-working and helpful
      6%
    • Nerd
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    56%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.125 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.144 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 72 responses
    Report
    • Work-hard/play-hard
      44%
    • Opportunities
      19%
    • Unbelievably Friendly
      14%
    • Stuck in Old Traditions
      8%
    • All work, all play, no sleep
      4%
    • Happy
      4%
    • Deep South
      3%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $70,100/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      94%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      94%
      National
      83%
      84%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.55 responses
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      This school defines that you can not put a price on the education you receive. Every student is driven, focused, and goal oriented, so the competitive environment pushes you just as hard as the professors! The campus is extremely safe and beautiful and the research opportunities you receive are unlike any other!
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      WashU is an amazing school full of kind people and staff that truly want you to succeed. There are so many resources to help students in any area, and campus has a friendly atmosphere rather than a competitive one. Campus is so beautiful and dorms are some of the best in the country. South 40 really does feel like a small town!
      WashU has opened up a lot of doors for me in terms of career exploration and pursuit. They have fantastic opportunities for research, community engagement, and intellectual pursuit. I think that they prepare their students well for life post-graduation, but I do think that the school needs to work on its accessibility to students from more diverse socioeconomic backgrounds!