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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO
4.4Excellent
12%
Highly Selective
94%
Graduation
About Washington University in St Louis
Washington University in St Louis is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in St. Louis, Missouri. With an enrollment of approximately 7,897 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 12%. It boasts an exceptional 94% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $86,182 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $22,117 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
12%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
94%
Enrollment
7,897
Total students
Median Earnings
$86,182
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$62,982
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,982
Per year
Average Net Price
$22,117
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
770
Median
780
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$62,982/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$22,117/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$88,468
10-Year Earnings
$861,820
ROI Multiple
9.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Washington University in St Louis
Student Outcomes
94%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$86k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,897
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
