Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
12%Acceptance rate
$21,786Average net price / year
94%Graduation rate
$86,182Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$17,500Median debt at graduation
7,857Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $65,790
- Total cost of attendance
- $88,488
- Room & board
- $21,854
- Books & supplies
- $1,304
- Average net price
- $21,786
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $1,716
- $30–48k
- $1,928
- $48–75k
- $5,578
- $75–110k
- $12,603
- $110k+
- $42,170
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 12.1%
- Average SAT
- 1530
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 730–770
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 770–800
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 33–35
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- First-year retention
- 95%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $78,073
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $86,182
- Median debt (graduates)
- $17,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 18%
- Students with federal loans
- 12%
Programs: what graduates earn
45 of 281 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 181 | $110,302 | $15,250 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 47 | $106,701 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 150 | $102,814 | $19,500 |
| Systems Engineering | 21 | $83,874 | $23,139 |
| Mathematics | 66 | $79,799 | $18,700 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 103 | $72,057 | $12,503 |
| Marketing | 72 | $70,819 | $17,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 28 | $69,801 | — |
| Economics | 118 | $66,325 | $14,805 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 50 | $38,854 | $18,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 169 | $37,377 | $15,285 |
| Anthropology | 92 | $34,489 | $15,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 69 | $33,615 | $19,089 |
| Cognitive Science | 64 | $30,996 | $17,500 |
| Area Studies | 27 | $30,716 | — |
| Biology, General | 83 | $24,925 | $13,500 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 25 | $16,635 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 48 | — | $21,000 |
| Psychology, General | 4 | $40,072 | — |
| Chemistry | 36 | — | $17,360 |
| Political Science and Government | 75 | $90,778 | $18,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 69 | — | $14,000 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 291 | $130,529 | $81,700 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 96 | $105,658 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 105 | $104,747 | — |
| Computer Science | 142 | $101,652 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 26 | $92,802 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 75 | $87,081 | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 47 | $66,574 | $96,748 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 54 | $61,564 | $85,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 319 | $59,808 | $57,235 |
| Public Health | 100 | $59,463 | $48,630 |
| Biology, General | 33 | $57,242 | — |
| Social Work | 204 | $50,855 | $57,052 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 16 | $32,350 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 20 | $38,247 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 18 | $229,459 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $68,070 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 108 | $165,087 | — |
| Architecture | 1 | $57,472 | — |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 230 | $87,690 | $92,540 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 12 | $75,877 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 90 | $72,074 | $122,227 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 52 | $67,670 | $142,393 |
| Medicine | 110 | $66,880 | $99,009 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,857
- Graduate students
- 8,579
- Part-time
- 4%
- Women / men
- 54% / 46%
- White
- 40%
- Hispanic
- 13%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 21%
- International
- 9%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 7:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $152,505 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 73%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- washu.edu
- Also known as
- WashU
Most popular fields
- Architecture – 3% of degrees
- Area & Ethnic Studies – 2% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 8% of degrees
- Engineering – 14% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 13% of degrees
- Mathematics & Statistics – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Washington University in St Louis?
12.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1530 on the SAT.
How much does Washington University in St Louis cost?
The average net price after grants is $21,786 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $65,790 and the full cost of attendance is $88,488.
How much do Washington University in St Louis graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $86,182 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
94% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.