University overview
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As the name implies, Washington University in St. Louis is located in St. Louis, Missouri. There are a couple of other things you must learn about the institution’s name. In writing, the name is frequently abbreviated as “WUSTL”, and when speaking, people refer to “Wash U”. Some...
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Private nonprofit
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Large suburb
Applicants
33,634
Admits
4,373
Enrolled
1,970
SAT ERW: 730–770
SAT Math: 760–800
ACT: 33–35
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
1,970
1,970 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
93%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
96%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
Verified DataTuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.
Average net price
N/A
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for Washington University in St Louis WUSTL. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Washington University in St Louis WUSTL — editorial overview (Saint Louis, MO)
As the name implies, Washington University in St. Louis is located in St. Louis, Missouri. There are a couple of other things you must learn about the institution’s name. In writing, the name is frequently abbreviated as “WUSTL”, and when speaking, people refer to “Wash U”. Some...
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
96%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
93%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
Washington University in St Louis WUSTL
As the name implies, Washington University in St. Louis is located in St. Louis, Missouri. There are a couple of other things you must learn about the institution’s name. In writing, the name is frequently abbreviated as “WUSTL”, and when speaking, people refer to “Wash U”. Some...
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division III
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