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Washington University In St Louis is in St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Washington University In St Louis tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include science and engineering.
Not all applicants to Washington University In St Louis are accepted. Just 19% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Washington University In St Louis scored at least 750 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 690 to 770 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Washington University In St Louis are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 13,383 students study at Washington University In St Louis (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Washington University In St Louis makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in University Athletic Association athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Committed to Our Students: Washington University's educational mission is the promotion of learning -- learning by students and by faculty. Teaching, or the transmission of knowledge, is central to our mission, as is research, or the creation of new knowledge. The faculty, composed of scholars, scientists, artists, and members of the learned professions, serves society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, understanding, and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care. Central to our mission are our goals, which are to foster excellence in our teaching, research, scholarship, and service; to prepare students with the attitudes, skills, and habits of lifelong learning and with leadership skills, enabling them to be useful members of a global society; and to be an exemplary institution in our home community of St. Louis, as well as in the nation and in the world. Through our goals Washington University intends to judge itself by the most demanding standards; to attract people of great ability from all types of backgrounds; to encourage faculty and students to be bold, independent, and creative thinkers; and to provide the infrastructure to support teaching, research, scholarship, and service for the present and for future generations."
More complete details are provided below.
Washington University In St Louis
One Brookings Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63130
General Phone: (314) 935-5000
Admissions Phone: (800) 638-0700
Financial Aid Phone: (888) 547-6670
http://www.wustl.edu
Washington University In St Louis awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 591 | history, economics, political science, anthropology, English, area studies, Spanish language, social studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 581 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, managerial economics, international business, financial planning, ... |
| Engineering | 352 | biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, systems engineering, various engineering courses, engineering physics, ... |
| Science | 328 | biology, chemistry, physics, call and molecular biology, chemistry courses, epidemiology, biomedical sciences, molecular genetics, ... |
| Law | 324 | law, US law, tax law, legal professions, advanced legal research |
| Therapy And Counseling | 263 | psychology, physical therapy, organizational psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 222 | computer science, computer services management, computer engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 212 | social work |
| Medicine | 131 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Architecture And Planning | 117 | architecture, urban planning, architectural tech |
| Fine Arts | 49 | painting, art history and criticism, sculpture, ceramics, fine arts studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 47 | film studies, printmaking, commercial art, photography |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | education, teacher education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, foreign language teaching, middle school teaching, English teaching |
| Design | 32 | graphic design, fashion design, illustration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 32 | occupational therapy, movement therapy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 32 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 25 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 23 | health care facilities management, health services administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 19 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama, dance |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 8 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Media | 6 | communication and journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | engineering technician |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington University In St Louis in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,529 | 82 |
| Master's degree | 1,256 | 67 |
| First-professional degree | 366 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 275 | 45 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Washington University In St Louis had a total enrollment of 13,383 students (11,799 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 12% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| New York | 9% |
| Texas | 6% |
| California | 5% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Washington University In St Louis offers campus housing for 6,209 of its 11,799 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,515 | 4,044 | 19% | 1,391 | 34% |
| Men | 9,859 | 2,099 | 21% | 668 | 32% |
| Women | 11,656 | 1,945 | 17% | 723 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 670 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 690 | 770 |
| ACT Verbal | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 49% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 638-0700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,042 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,042 |
| Room and board | $ 10,064 |
| Room charge | $ 6,096 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,968 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,680 |
Financial Aid:
Washington University In St Louis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (888) 547-6670
Washington University In St Louis has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 693 | 136 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 252 | 109 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 664 | 386 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 33 | $167,578 | 3 | $155,532 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $113,450 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 10 | $73,664 | 8 | $51,621 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 53 | $139,485 | 13 | $77,351 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 201 | $128,712 | 50 | $121,398 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 87 | $88,283 | 37 | $75,825 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 106 | $76,015 | 63 | $66,230 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 38 | $45,360 | 50 | $45,812 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 432 | $100,308 | 200 | $76,693 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | University Athletic Association |
| Basketball | University Athletic Association |
| Baseball | University Athletic Association |
| Track | University Athletic Association |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Systems Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Painting
Sculpture
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Area Studies, Other
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Hebrew Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Movement Therapy and Movement Education
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Immunology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Biophysics
Molecular Genetics
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washington University In St Louis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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