Washington University – St. Louis
Washington University is located in Greater St. Louis, Missouri. This private research school was established in 1853. Named for George Washington, the school is known for its achievements in research.
The student body is made up of 6,100 undergraduates and 6,200 graduate students. There are 3,140 faculty members at Washington University. Another 1,200 students attend the University on a part-time basis. The University is known for the excellent programs offered by the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, the School of Medicine, and the Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Design.
Degree Programs at WUSTL
Undergraduates can enroll in one of the five schools associated with Washington University:
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Olin Business School
• Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
• School of Engineering and Applied Science
Along with these choices, students can also get Pre-Professional Advising for the following career options:
• Dentistry
• Law
• Medicine
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Veterinary Medicine
Graduate students can gain admission to programs in the following departments and schools:
• Architecture
• Art
• Arts & Sciences
• Olin Business School
• Engineering
• Law
• Medicine
• George Warren Brown School of Social Work
Admission Requirements
To be considered for Early Admission to Washington University, the deadline is 15 and decision letters are mailed out in mid-December. For applicants on the Regular Decision track, your materials must be submitted by January 15 and the University mails out decision letters by April 1.
Washington University will consider Common Applications or Universal College Applications. You will also need to submit your transcripts, a midyear report, and one teacher evaluation. Prospective students at the College of Art may submit a portfolio of their work if they wish.
Tuition and Room and Board
If you want to go to Washington University, you will be paying $36,200 for tuition, along with $362 for a student activity fee and a student health fee of $686. On-campus housing (double occupancy) will cost between $7,360 and $8,140, depending on whether you choose new accommodation or not. A full meal plan will add another $4,276 to the bill.
Sports at Washington University, St. Louis
Washington University is home to the Bears. Teams compete in NCAA Division III, as well as the University Athletic Association. They have won 15 Division III championships for tennis (men), basketball (men’s and women’s teams), and volleyball (women)The men’s roller hockey team has participated in the NCRHA national tournament each year from 2005-2008.
In addition to varsity sports, students at Washington University can participate in a number of intramural sports, including:
Arm Wrestling (Men and Women)
Basketball
Billiards
Cross Country
Euchre
Golf
Flag Football
Kickball
Soccer
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Reviews & Rankings
The undergraduate program at Washington University is considered one of the best in the U.S., and it’s no wonder that this school is consistently included on lists of the top 50 liberal arts universities in the country. Most of the reviews are very positive, and you can check out some of them here:
