Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1853Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is a private research university in the St. Louis metropolitan area, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853 by a group of civic leaders and named for the first U.S. president George Washington, the university spans 355 acres across its Danforth and Medical campuses. It comprises 10 schools and offers more than 150 undergraduate, 80 master's and professional, and 50 doctoral degree programs. As of 2024, Washington University enrolled 16,399 students representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 110 countries. Established due to a concern of a lack of institutions of higher learning in the Midwest, the university held its first classes in 1854 in downtown St. Louis.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$69,594
Estimated total for international students: US$92,523

Net price calculatorfinancialaid.washu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 7,857
Graduate students: 8,137
International undergraduates: 9%
Students per teacher: 7 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 12%
SAT: Reading and writing 730–770 · Maths 770–800
ACT: 33–35

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 93%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$91,497

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (280)

Bachelor's degrees85 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCognitive ScienceCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEconomics and Computer ScienceEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesIranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologyStatisticsSustainability StudiesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs

Master's degrees71 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologyStatisticsSustainability StudiesSystems Engineering

Doctoral degrees54 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologyStatisticsSustainability StudiesSystems Engineering

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)5 subjects

Behavioral SciencesCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesLawMedicineRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Associate's degrees2 subjects

Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Undergraduate certificates19 subjects

Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesApplied MathematicsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyData ProcessingEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGeography and CartographyHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHuman Resources Management and ServicesJournalismManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesSustainability Studies

Post-baccalaureate certificates7 subjects

Behavioral SciencesBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsPublic HealthQuality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

Graduate certificates37 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering PhysicsEngineering-Related FieldsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkStatisticsSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.