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College Info
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Official website
www.wustl.eduUSAQS #7 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral★ Top 500 Global★ AAU Member
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis, commonly known as WashU, is a private research university located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States, known for its strong programs in medicine, law, engineering, and the arts and sciences. The university is also renowned for its research, particularly in the fields of medicine, biology, and engineering. WashU is home to the School of Medicine, which is one of the top medical schools in the country, and the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, which is a leading center for space research.
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #9 · 2026Forbes #131 · 2026US News & World Report #132 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #194 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026Times Higher Education #9 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
Washington University in St. Louis offers a vibrant urban campus experience on 200 acres, blending academic rigor with a sporty, residential, and internationally diverse mid-size community.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
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Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
60% placement rate
Graduates excel in top fields like biomedical engineering, computer science, and cybersecurity, with a 60% placement rate and strong outcomes in STEM and information systems.
Popular fields
Biomedical EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringEngineering Data Analytics & StatisticsElectrical EngineeringMasters in Information Systems ManagementAerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCybersecurity Engineering
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Student Life
15,000 students (2,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Washington, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Located in St. Louis, the university serves 15,000 students, fostering a dynamic environment with a mix of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Olin LibraryCampus Recreation and Wellness CenterResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 14%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
With a 14% acceptance rate, applicants should aim to apply between December and March for Fall admission, noting rolling deadlines vary by school.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 14%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school