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Private university

Washington University in St. Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
QS ranking
108
Acceptance rate
14%
Tuition fee
USD56,300/ year

Study background

University introduction

Washington University in St. Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer Science, Finance, Biology, Experimental Psychology and Anthropology. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 16,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
95%
5%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Canada

  5. 5.

    Taiwan

Student gender

In this university

47%
53%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

7 : 1
7 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 3.4 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 8.5 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://wustl.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,823

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer Science

  2. 2.

    Finance

  3. 3.

    Biology

  4. 4.

    Experimental Psychology

  5. 5.

    Anthropology

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

2

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

349acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

24

Health support

In this university

344 : 1
344 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

344 : 1
344 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Arts

  • Career

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

19

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

8

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

12

Number of dormitories

10

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
12,000
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
61 - 69%
Temperature
-4°
14°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
59 - 64%
Temperature
8°
30°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
64 - 65%
Temperature
16°
32°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
63 - 71%
Temperature
-2°
20°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Distance between airport and university

17 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 3 - 6
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 27 - 35

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

95

Score

58.8

Staff in career centre

In this university

325 : 1
325 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,293 : 1
1,293 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

99

Average numbers of services

7