College statistics
- Address:
- 1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO
63130 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://washu.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $64,500
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $64,500
- Room and Board:
- $21,854
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $12,006,026,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. The institution is classified as a Research 1 university with very high research spending and doctorate production, and enrolls approximately 16,500 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. Business, management, marketing, and related fields are the primary undergraduate focus.
Annual tuition is $64,500, with a total cost of attendance of $86,354 when accounting for room and board. The university maintains a 12% acceptance rate, and admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 770 on SAT Reading, 800 on SAT Math, and 35 on the ACT Composite. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.
The university is highly selective and suits students seeking rigorous undergraduate education combined with access to doctoral-level research opportunities. Prospective students should visit washu.edu for detailed information about financial aid, admission requirements, and specific program offerings.