Washington University in St. Louis

University City, MO • private • CSS Profile • DIII
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 9,064 • Total: 18,015
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
29 Pink Street
University City, MO
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Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,001 (44.1%) • Female: 5,063 (55.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,783 19.7%
Black/African American 905 10.0%
Hispanic/Latino 1,097 12.1%
White 3,738 41.2%
Two or More Races 543 6.0%
International 814 9.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
12.0%
3,855 admitted from 32,240 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 730-770
Math: 770-800
Total: 1500-1570
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
33-35
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/03/2025
ED II: 01/02/2026
RD: 01/02/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
94.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
87.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
96.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
4.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$85,992
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $61,750
Room & Board
$20,778
Books & Supplies
$3,464
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $4,391
$30,001-48,000 $2,321
$48,001-75,000 $1,863
$75,001-110,000 $19,344
$110,001+ $42,712
Students Receiving Pell Grants
44%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$22,440

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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