COLLEGE PROFILE
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
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Washington University in St. Louis, founded in 1853, is a private, comprehensive institution. One of the distinguishing features of the university is the ability to study across disciplines and take advantage of the variety of courses offered by a major research university. Students can major in one subject and minor in another, earn an undergraduate degree with two majors, earn two undergraduate degrees from two different schools within the university or earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in the same discipline. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Architecture, Art, Business Administration, and Engineering and Applied Science. Many say that the supportive atmosphere is unique, that faculty and students are friendly in a way that reflects the university's midwestern location. The combination of this atmosphere with the excellent and flexible academic program is why students choose Washington University. Its 169-acre main campus is located in St. Louis.
| Web Site | www.wustl.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 7,239 |
| Women | 3,732 (51.6%) |
| Men | 3,507 (48.4%) |
| Graduate Students | 6,669 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Most difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 18% of 27,265 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 720-790 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 770-770 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 690-780 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 32-34 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $61,639 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $43,705 |
Room and Board | $13,580 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $33,505 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | Not reported |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 932 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 27% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 11% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-59 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| St. Louis Population | 348,189 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 99% of freshmen, 78% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Bear |
| Sororities | 25% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 25% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 16.4% Asian 6.6% Black/African-American 4.9% Hispanic/Latino 3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 61.0% White 7.6% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 6.0% from 60 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 97.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | Not reported |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.80 | 4.30 | 724 | 695 | 705 | 32 |
| Low | 2.50 | 3.20 | 530 | 490 | 530 | 22 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• WU's art gallery houses two of the country's best-preserved mummies.
• The 169-acre campus borders one of the country's largest city parks, Forest Park.
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