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Washington University in St. Louis
  • 4 Year
  • SAINT LOUIS, MO
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Washington University in St. Louis
#3 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SAINT LOUIS, MO
  • 1,507 reviews
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    Washington University in St. Louis Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    77%
    Average Housing Cost
    $12,328 / year
    Poll
    97%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 77 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 148 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,875 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 221 responses
    • I don't even know, we have so many great options.
      17%
    • Ibby's restaurant
      14%
    • Stir Fry
      14%
    • Holmes wrap
      12%
    • Comfort Meal station-- changes daily!
      9%
    • Paws n Go
      5%
    • Quesadilla in BD
      5%
    89%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 104 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 83 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      53%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      39%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      6%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      2%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    96%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 96 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 74 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      36%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      55%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 84 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      30%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      62%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      7%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 151 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      1%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      5%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      42%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      52%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Film Society, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 88 responses
    • WILD
      27%
    • WILD when there are good artists
      15%
    • Thurtene
      13%
    • Acapella concerts!
      9%
    • Carnaval
      9%
    • Dance Marathon
      9%
    • LNYF!
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 109 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      5%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      39%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      40%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      6%
    • Parties? What parties?
      9%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 67 responses
    • WILD
      82%
    • Mardi Gras
      10%
    • We don't party
      3%
    • Graduation
      1%
    • Halloween
      1%
    • Halloween
      1%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    18%
    Women in Sororities
    12%
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 132 responses
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