Washington University Admissions Information
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO (
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Washington University in St. Louis (commonly known as Washington University) is a private research university in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1853, it is considered one of the best research universities in the United States. Its undergraduate program is ranked 13th among all U.S. universities, and 20 of the University’s graduate programs have been ranked in the top 10 in their respective fields. Washington University has seven undergraduate and graduate schools that offer approximately 1,900 courses in more than 300 academic programs. The University is widely recognized for its first-rate business, social work, and medical schools.
Washington University boasts 200 registered student organizations, including a film society, choral groups, fraternities/sororities, a literary magazine, and a television station. The school also hosts a variety of sports programs, including bowling, diving, fencing, and sailing. Washington University students enjoy St. Louis’s vibrant performing arts and music scene, as well as the city’s world-class tourist attractions.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 |
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| Phone Number: |
(314) 935-5000 |
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| Website: |
www.wustl.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Research University |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
7,046 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
92% |
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| Percent international: |
8% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
50:50 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
7:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Social Sciences
Psychology
Engineering
Business
Biology
Visual and Performing Arts |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed housing
Apartments for single students
Fraternity/Sorority housing |
Apartments for married students
Cooperative housing
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
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Activities:
| 200 registered student organizations |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #3 "Best Quality of Life"
- Voted #8 "Great Financial Aid"
- Voted #10 "Best Campus Food"
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- Voted #7 "Dorms Like Palaces"
- Voted #9 "2010 Top Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Programs"
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Admissions Information
Washington University is a highly competitive school that admits about 22% of its applicants. Admissions officials note that a candidate's character, class rank, application essay, recommendations, academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, talents, volunteer history, and GPA are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include an applicant's interview, alumni relation, racial/ethnic status, and whether an applicant is a first-generation college student.
The University requires applicants to submit standardized test scores, an application essay, one academic teacher evaluation, a secondary school report, and a mid-year report. Admitted applicants who decide to enroll must also submit a final report.
| Admissions address: |
Campus Box 1089
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 |
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| Phone number: |
(314) 935-6000 |
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| Fax number: |
(314) 935-4290 |
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| Admissions Website: |
https://admissions.wustl.edu/ |
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| Email: |
admissions@wustl.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Julie Shimabukuro, Director of Admissions |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
23,105 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
22% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 15 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes (school-specific supplement required) |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized Test Scores
One Academic Teacher Evaluation
Secondary School Report
Mid-year Report
Final Report |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores for all test date. |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
680
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715
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750
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70%
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| SAT Math |
710
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745
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780
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70%
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| SAT Writing |
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| College Board code: |
6929 |
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| ACT code: |
2386 |
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