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QS Rank:

171

Washington University in St Louis

Washington

United States

Overview

At WashU, you will join a community of achievers who inspire each other with their creativity and tenacity. You'll acquire the knowledge, 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 with them on research projects. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, WashU offers undergraduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, Olin Business School, McKelvey School of Engineering, and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts (College of Architecture and College of Art). Within these schools, you can choose from 100+ fields of study and more than 1,900 courses. Here, you'll learn from world-renowned faculty, discover alongside classmates from across disciplines, and become a well-rounded individual prepared to make an impact in the world. WashU meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need with no-loan offers for all admitted undergraduate students. This means need-based loans are replaced with scholarships, grants, and federal work-study in your financial aid offer. In addition, we offer grants and campus store credit to offset costs associated with a new computer, school and housing supplies, and winter clothing. All students are automatically considered for an academic scholarship in the school they apply to for admission. Students may also apply to WashU's three Signature Scholar Programs-Danforth, Ervin, and Rodriguez Scholars-which bring together students from across campus to create unique academic and cultural communities. The best way to know if WashU feels right is to experience it yourself. Walk the campus. Talk with current students. Eat at the DUC. See what life here could really be like for you. Daily campus visits include an information session and a student-led campus tour, plus opportunities for additional experiences. Special events such as Academic Theme Days, Discover WashU Days, Junior Jumpstart, and more are offered throughout the year. Whether you are exploring outside the classroom, participating in one of more than 450 student-led clubs and organizations, or landing an internship that propels you down your eventual career path: WashU is here to support you.

Location

1 Brookings Dr # 1089, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63130

Website

https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/

Total Cost

$68,240

Median Salary

$58,000

Ranking

#32

US World and News Report

#57

The World University Rankings

#171

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

12.06%

Yield Rate

46.75%

SAT range

1500-1570

ACT range

33-35

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$68,240

In State Cost

$57,750

Out of State Cost

$68,240

In State Tuition Fees

$57,750

Room And Board

$23,338

Living Cost

$28,983

Average Total Aid Awarded

$77,091

Funding Options

Need-Based Aid

Merit Scholarship

44.33% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $77,091.

Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships - Available for admitted undergraduate students. Scholarship decisions are made after Early Decision notification dates.; Need-based scholarships - WashU meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted undergraduate students. FAFSA and CSS Profile are available for financial aid applications.