The Basics About Washington University St Louis
Washington University St Louis is a private institution that was founded in 1853. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,046, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 169 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Washington University St Louis's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 13. Its tuition and fees are $40,374.
Overview: Washington University in St. Louis
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1853
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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7,046
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$4,147,461,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/15
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Application fee:
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$55
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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22%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,374
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Student Life at Washington University St Louis
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Washington University in St. Louis is located in a city that offers professional sports in football, baseball, and hockey in addition to a wide range of options for dining and entertainment. The Wash U Bears are members of the NCAA Division III University Athletic Association. Freshmen from outside of the St. Louis area are required to live on campus in one of the residence houses. After freshmen year, students can choose to live in suite-style housing, on-campus apartments, fraternity houses, or off-campus apartments and homes. Approximately 30 percent of students are affiliated with Greek life at Wash U.
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Other Facts About Washington University St Louis
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Wash U is divided into three schools that serve undergraduate and graduate students and four graduate schools. Among Wash U’s graduate programs are the top-ranked George Warren Brown School of Social Work, the highly ranked Olin Business School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, School of Engineering and Applied Science, and graduate program in education. The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum on Wash U’s campus houses one of the most distinguished university collections in the country, including works from Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. Actor Peter Sarsgaard graduated from Wash U, as did former FBI Director William H. Webster. Wash U’s Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of the top-ranked hospitals in the country.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Washington University in St. Louis is a research university that offers a unique environment for undergraduate students to learn and grow. Unparalleled curriculum flexibility and learning opportunities in a friendly and supportive community inspire undergraduates to explore their interests and develop new ones. Working with their advisors, undergraduates may choose a traditional single major, as many do. Others combine majors with minors, second majors, and pre-professional programs -- all within their four-year undergraduate experience. We encourage our students to participate in internships, study abroad programs, research and scholarship, and over 200 clubs and organizations, rounding out Washington University's commitment to help each student identify and pursue his or her passion. Our students pursue their passions every day. Visit campus and ask them about their experiences.
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Applications: Washington University in St. Louis
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/15
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/15
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/15
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$55
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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Yes
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Electronic application URL:
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http://admissions.wustl.edu
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$200
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$250
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Julie Shimabukuro
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Admissions office phone number:
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(800) 638-0700
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Washington University in St. Louis
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/15
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/15
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Very Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Not Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Very Important
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Work experience?
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Very Important
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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2
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High school units recommended in History:
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4
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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4
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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4
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Total high school units recommended:
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20
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Entering Class Statistics: Washington University in St. Louis
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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22%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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22%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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23,105
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Number of applicants accepted:
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5,128
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,510
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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10,821
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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2,719
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Male freshman enrollment:
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782
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Number of female applicants:
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12,284
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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2,409
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Female freshman enrollment:
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728
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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N/A
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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N/A
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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58%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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96%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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70%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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680-750
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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710-780
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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66%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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32%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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2%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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82%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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18%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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61%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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32-35
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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31-34
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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32-34
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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91%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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8%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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85%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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15%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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94%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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6%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Washington University in St. Louis
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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N/A
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High school transcript?
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Required of some
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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N/A
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of some
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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N/A
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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60 from a two-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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N/A
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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1,170
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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210
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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107
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International Student Admissions: Washington University in St. Louis
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 15 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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550
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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213
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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