Students at Washington University in St. Louis say they study hard, like to party, love their school, and get frustrated if people haven't heard of it (or think it's in D.C. or Washington state). Academics are rigorous at the private research university, and students report that A's are elusive. As a result, competition is fierce, especially among students in the popular engineering, social sciences and business programs. But the hustle pays off: Alumni post median earnings around $83,000 after they leave school. WashU has a thriving social scene. The Loop – an area within walking distance of campus – has restaurants, a movie theater and shopping, in addition to nightlife options. As far as campus goes, students at Washington U praise the amenities, particularly the food and dorms (they're modern, with air conditioning, carpet, laundry facilities and big living spaces). Three-quarters of undergraduates join intramural sports teams like badminton, bowling and table tennis. The school also brags that it's environmentally conscious, eliminating over half a million plastic bottles every year.
Costs
- Est. full price 2022-2023
- $81,800
- % of students who get any grants
- 45%
- Est. price for students who receive aid
- $28,800
- Average price for low-income students
- $1,560
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Median SAT/ACT score
- 1520/34
- SAT/ACT required?
- No
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,400
Financial Aid
- % of students with need who get grants
- 96%
- % of need met
- 100%
- % of students who get merit grants
- 3%
- Average merit grant
- $27,150
Student Success
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Average time to a degree
- 4.1 years
- Median student debt
- $17,000
- Early career earnings
- $82,730
- % earning more than a high school grad
- 83%