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Our commitment to providing a challenging and supportive environment means you come away from your college experience with the tools to shape how your future unfolds.
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Undergraduate student body: Our 7,348 undergraduates come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and 50 countries
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8% Black or African American 11% Hispanic or Latinx Indigenous American <1% or Alaska Native Indigenous Hawaiian or <1% other Pacific Islanders 6% Multiracial 46% White 7% International Additionally, 148 students (2%) did not indicate their race.
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WashU Facts:
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Nobel laureates affiliated with WashU
Class of 2025:
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Academics See the full list of majors and programs at admissions.wustl.edu/academics/ majors-and-programs/
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College of Arts & Sciences artsci.wustl.edu
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Photo: Brad Feinknopf / Ayers Saint Gross
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In the College of Arts & Sciences, you inhabit a world of exploration, research, and discovery—a pathway to knowledge and personal understanding forged by you, for you. We’re motivated by a desire to discover solutions to big problems. Tell us what you’re curious about, and we’ll help you make your mark. You can develop your interests and realize your unique potential while learning about what came before, what is happening now, where we are going, and how to make a difference. The largest undergraduate division, the College of Arts & Sciences offers more than
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70 majors and minors you can choose from to create your own combination of study—from psychology and biology to American culture studies and philosophy. Whatever your academic journey may be, you are sure to encounter ideas and perspectives that will hone your ability to think critically and solve difficult, real-world problems. Our programs live at the intersection of it all and allow you the flexibility to find your own path to reach your goals.
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At Olin, we know time and experiences matter. And that the more you learn, the more opportunities you have to grow and become the person you want to be. As an Olin student, you’ll begin your immersion in business on day one—with a solid business core and experiential learning opportunities your very first semester. With four years to discover and develop your passions, you’ll graduate ready to create change in the world. WashU Olin has a longstanding tradition of excellence and is consistently ranked as one of the best business schools in
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the country. Our size allows for a more personalized educational experience in an environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. During your studies, you’ll gain a global view of business and learn to think innovatively, no matter what career path you follow. Olin’s curriculum is carefully crafted so you can encounter real-world learning opportunities and have a great jumping-off point for exploring
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career options that interest you most. Our interdisciplinary approach includes a high number of electives, so you can pursue interests outside Olin. We’re dedicated to enriching your undergraduate experience, and we’ll help you chart your own unique path in order to accomplish your personal and professional goals.
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The Sam Fox School is a close-knit community of creative, engaged architecture, art, and design students working to make positive change in the world.
Our flexible degree programs provide in-depth studies in your chosen area— architecture, studio art, communication design, and fashion design—as well as a strong liberal arts foundation. We offer a range of courses to support your interests. You’ll also take classes in many other disciplines at WashU and can earn a minor, second major, or dual degree. The Sam Fox School includes the world-class Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, where all students enjoy free membership, and a dedicated 34
art and architecture library. Our expansive facilities include a new digital fabrication lab, a printmaking and book studio, a textile studio, and more. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields, and are deeply committed to teaching. You’ll receive individualized instruction to develop exceptional skills. We offer a range of courses to support your interests, whether that’s in animation, landscape architecture, drone photography, or printing 3-D ceramics.
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degree paths—BFA, BS, and BA—to support your professional goals
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minors: Architecture, Architectural History & Theory, Creative Practice for Social Change, Design, HumanComputer Interaction, Landscape Architecture, Studio Art, and Urban Design
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McKelvey School of Engineering engineering.wustl.edu
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Engineering students at WashU don’t just study about the challenges facing society— they solve them.
Whether they’re developing lifesaving medical devices or discovering new sustainable energy sources, students at the McKelvey School of Engineering are passionate about making the world a better place. With nearly a dozen majors and a range of minors and interdisciplinary programs, students can tailor their degrees to fit their interests. Since McKelvey Engineering encourages collaboration across disciplines, you’ll also learn from professors
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and researchers outside of engineering, including those at our nationally ranked School of Medicine. And coursework isn’t limited to sitting in a classroom. Develop your own curriculum through independent study, hands-on research opportunities, and internships. Here, you’ll also find a community of like-minded peers who’ll challenge, support, and motivate you as you prepare to engineer the future. Our students frequently
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collaborate to solve problems in the community, launch their own businesses, and volunteer in international service projects. And when you graduate, you’ll be a part of a close-knit network of WashU engineers pursuing careers in academia, health care, cybersecurity, energy, aerospace, and entrepreneurship. Join the next generation of leaders who are changing the way people live, work, and play.
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Beyond Boundaries Program This multidisciplinary program equips students to make a real difference in a complicated world. beyondboundaries.wustl.edu
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Beyond Boundaries Program
The Beyond Boundaries Program allows you to enter WashU unaffiliated with any one division for your first year. The program provides the opportunity to address challenges that do not reside within the territory of a single discipline. We value you as an intellectual explorer, and one who can identify your own path through innovative recombination and invention across schools. You are sure to encounter ideas and perspectives that will hone your ability to think critically and solve difficult, real-world problems. If you are a talented, self-initiated, and self-motivated student who wants to pursue broad interests across academic disciplines and perspectives, we encourage you to apply for this unique program.
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Selaam Dollisso CLASS OF 2022 HOMETOWN AMES, IOWA SCHOOL COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WHY DID YOU CHOOSE WASHU? The initial visit during the summer of my sophomore year was a great first introduction to the school. However I am grateful to have been able to attend Ervin Finalist weekend as well to have an opportunity to interact with students, ask candid questions, and see the campus while school was in session. Not only was I pleased with my visits, I felt comfortable at WashU and felt like there would be a community there for me when I arrived—it ultimately made my decision to attend an easy one. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF ST. LOUIS? All of the free things to do! Forest Park is right across from WashU’s campus, where you can go for a relaxing walk, have a picnic with friends, or visit the free art museum and zoo! It can be a bit hard to explore St. Louis without your own car, but WashU does provide a metropass to all students. WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS OR DREAMS? A passion of mine is language learning, specifically becoming fluent in a second language (or more!). I’ve always been fascinated by it and find it deeply fulfilling. A dream would be to create a program for kids or possibly just for minority students to engage with their environment in order to foster a fundamental fascination and appreciation for nature. I have been a mentor for elementary-aged students my whole life and I see the value in placing emphasis on early education—particularly in STEM fields and especially with constant consideration and inclusion of underrepresented and underresourced students. 50
Malik Gaye CLASS OF 2022 HOMETOWN ATLANTA, GEORGIA SCHOOL SAM FOX SCHOOL OF DESIGN & VISUAL ARTS DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE IN OUR SUMMER ARCHITECTURE DISCOVERY PROGRAM? The summer before senior year of high school, I participated in Sam Fox’s Architecture Discovery Program. During the two-week session, I learned a lot about what it would be like in a college studio and got a better idea of what the culture was like at WashU. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE WASHU? Something that struck me about my visits to WashU was how willing students were to answer questions or even give directions. There was a palpable drive and excitement from the students in how they spoke of WashU, and I was excited to be a part of community that seemed to genuinely want to be there. I would also offer that St. Louis and the Midwest, as an East Coast child, really appealed to my exploratory nature. I could tell there was a lot of history in this city and jumped at the chance to have at least four years where I could explore. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WASHU TRADITION? My favorite WashU traditions are the cultural shows, not only because they are such an outward display of the diversity here, but also because of how everything is student organized and how much the community wants to go. It’s one thing for an institution to tout a commitment to an inclusive environment and another to actually see the student body celebrate it and take it upon themselves to promote it. 51
Connor Seger CLASS OF 2023 HOMETOWN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA SCHOOL SAM FOX SCHOOL OF DESIGN & VISUAL ARTS WHAT WAS YOU FIRST IMPRESSION OF THE SAM FOX SCHOOL? I love how collaborative and open the atmosphere here is. For instance, my drawing professor focuses on the fundamentals, but he doesn’t want us to lose our own form of natural drawing style or focus only on making everything look photorealistic. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE WASHU? The main reason was the Sam Fox curriculum. Most art schools on my radar utilized a tracked curriculum—making it nearly impossible to explore my options before deciding which major I was going to pursue. In addition to this, I was accepted into the Portfolio Plus program over the summer before my senior year, and during that time I got to know some of the faculty and how Sam Fox ran their classes. I fell in love with the campus and met so many like-minded people. Because of all that, I knew I had to go to WashU. WHY ARE YOU DRAWN TO DESIGN? I really like the idea of using design to solve problems—whether it’s communication design, graphic design, or fashion design. I’m really into the idea of sustainable fashion. People dismiss the big impact the fashion industry has on climate change. They think, “Oh, it’s just clothes.” But I believe that anything can be designed better, whether that means more efficiently or more sustainably. I almost view it as a math or science problem in my art. 52
Kathleen Konkos CLASS OF 2023 HOMETOWN WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL WHY DID YOU CHOOSE WASHU? I fell in love with WashU primarily because of the people and the sense of support and inclusion that’s palpable on campus. While I was matched to WashU through QuestBridge, I honestly can’t imagine being anywhere else. Within a month of being here, I’d already formed valuable friendships with my roommate, the people on my floor, and my classmates. The genuine kindness and willingness to help that every student, professor, and faculty member expresses make me feel right at home. In addition to the communities I’m a part of, the challenging classes and culture that fosters hard work, growth, and achievement are important factors that led me to choose WashU. FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS? My favorite place on campus is my residential floor, TFL (Top Floor Lien!). Within the first week of school, all of us on the floor got incredibly close and became one big family. Coming back to my floor after a long day of classes is one of the best parts of the day and I’m so grateful to have all of these people whom I genuinely trust and love.
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B’Elanna Barnes CLASS OF 2022 HOMETOWN NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK ANSAS SCHOOL MCKELVEY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING WHY DID YOU CHOOSE WASHU? I would say three main reasons: the rankings, the people, and the resources. Like most incoming college students, I did my research because I wanted to aim for top universities. While visiting, I met so many friendly students and faculty, and the resources are great here. From the free tutors, to staff whose job is to help you learn how to manage your time well, to networking opportunities practically every week, I felt that WashU would be an institution where I could thrive. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS? My favorite place on campus has to be either the Sky Room in the Olin Library or the East End of campus. The Sky Room is pretty much what it sounds like. It’s a circular-shaped room with a skylight. There are tables and comfy chairs in there too, so you can get work done. I love the East End, honestly, because it’s so fancy. There’s an art museum, fountains, a glass elevator, and a great eating place in Schnuck Pavilion called Parkside Café. They have great burgers. Also, the East End has a great view of Brookings.
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Molly Rogers CLASS OF 2023 HOMETOWN LAKEWOOD, OHIO BEYOND BOUNDARIES PROGRAM WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THE BEYOND BOUNDARIES PROGRAM? I chose the Beyond Boundaries Program because it is a program that allows me to explore all different studies I wish to pursue. It helped me incorporate all my different interests into the major(s) I decided to declare. People often have a misconception that this program is only for undecided students. Yes, some of us are undecided at first, but we all know our interests. We all know what we love, we just need to figure out how we are going to pursue all that we love. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE WASHU? When I visited WashU I truly felt like I was home. I know that is extremely cliché, but it is honestly the truth. I could see myself on this campus for the next four years. I loved the small class sizes, the professors, the beautiful campus, and everyone I met. I also really loved the research opportunities offered through the university. Not only was my financial aid package phenomenal, but I also was admitted into the Beyond Boundaries Program, which was something I really wanted to be a part of. FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS? My favorite place on campus is the outdoor space in the middle of Simon Hall. This is my favorite spot because there are plenty of tables and study space. It is a nice way to get outside and not be attacked by bugs (like if you were to sit in the grass somewhere to do work). There is plenty of sunshine and greenery. 55
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Ignacio Sánchez Prado SPANISH, LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES, AND FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES
College of Arts & Sciences “Teaching undergraduate students at WashU is the most meaningful part of my job. I work every day to encourage them to have an intellectual life to complement and enrich their career pursuits, to become more knowledgeable about Latin America and the world, and to be both citizens aware of the most important issues of our days and critical audience members of our very complex media environments. It has been for the past 15 years my mission and my greatest honor to work with our brilliant students, and to play a part in their careers and their personal growth.”
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Kaitlin Daniels SUPPLY CHAIN, OPERATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
Olin Business School “I love how engaged WashU undergraduate students are. My students are always eager to connect their experiences, be it from other classes, work, or personal life, to the content we cover in class. This adds a richness to class discussions that would not be possible without student contributions.”
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Constance Vale CHAIR OF UNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECTURE
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts “I love working with WashU architecture undergraduates because they’re intellectually curious and fearlessly creative. They learn and experiment through making physical models and drawings and, ultimately, discover new architectural possibilities that surprise me every time we work together. They are preparing to go out into the world and make incredible buildings and public spaces that address the social, political, and ecological issues of our time. WashU undergrads understand architecture as a cultural endeavor and are preparing to transform the world.”
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ShiNung Ching ELECTRICAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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Graduate programs admitting the most WashU graduates: Baylor College of Medicine Boston University Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Duke University Emory University Fordham University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Northwestern University Rice University Saint Louis University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Chicago
University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign University of Illinois College of Law University of Iowa University of Michigan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Oxford University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California (USC) The University of Texas at Austin University of Washington UT Southwestern Medical Center Washington University in St. Louis Yale University
Employers and schools listed are representative, not a complete list.
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Employers hiring WashU graduates:
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Maryville Consulting Group Mastercard McKinsey & Company Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Microsoft Nielsen Raytheon Teach for America Total Access Urgent Care United States Federal Reserve ZS Associates
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Campus Life Our beautiful campus is built around the diverse interests of our students. From student-run businesses to open-air meeting spots, from a fitness center to a world-class art museum, this is a community we’re proud to call home.
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Photo credit, lower right: Installation view, Ai Weiwei: Bare Life, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, 2019
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WashU Traditions With more than 165 years of history, ours is a community rich in traditions.
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Tuesday Tea “My favorite tradition is probably Tuesday Tea in the DUC. I love the atmosphere and the fact that everyone just comes in to grab a scone and chat with their friends or do work. They always play chill music—acoustic vibes—and it makes me quite happy. It feels very college-y and it brightens up my Tuesdays!” Dani, Class of 2022
Carnaval “My favorite part of Carnaval is definitely the people! Everyone involved in the performance worked incredibly hard in order to have a great show, and I formed strong friendships with other performers. I first saw Carnaval as a high school senior during scholars finalist weekend, and I loved watching the diverse array of performances and how the skit focused on serious issues pertaining to the Latinx community.” Belal, Class of 2021
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“When you’re in the thick of studying for finals, it’s such a treat to take a break and reconnect with friends at Moonlight Breakfast.” Malik, Class of 2022
Moonlight Breakfast “The moonlight breakfast is an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for dinner, which is served by WashU staff, professors, and community leaders on one night during reading week right before finals. It’s the best study break and makes you feel at home even before exam week.” Gabriella, Class of 2021
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“My favorite tradition is attending WILD, because it’s one of those nights to just have fun and not stress about exams or essays.” Sparkle, Class of 2022
WILD “WILD (Walk In Lay Down) is a concert that takes place every semester on campus on the Brookings Quadrangle and features a big-name artist that the Social Programming Board has brought in. Having such amazing performers on our own campus is so unique. Additionally, the students make a day out of it, ensuring that the day of WILD is one of the most exciting days of the semester.” Grace, Class of 2022
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Thurtene Carnival “This is a student-planned carnival for the St. Louis community. Aside from the food and games, student organizations build ‘facades.’ These are major construction projects that are built completely by students. Members of the groups then perform a play inside the facade for kids in the community. Building the facades is incredibly fun, and it is actually how I became friends with all of my current roommates!”
Diwali Show “The annual Diwali show is put on by Ashoka, WashU’s South Asian Society, to celebrate the festival of lights. Going to see my roommates, friends, and classmates perform with their dance teams and a cappella groups is one of the highlights of my semester. I’m always impressed by the production value of the show, something they have prepared for the whole semester, as well as the incredible energy in the audience.” Eddie, Class of 2021
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Scholar Champions WashU is an NCAA Division III school with 24 national championships. We sponsor 19 varsity sports— nine men’s sports and 10 women’s sports. All of our student athletes pursue their academic and athletic goals with equal tenacity. For more recreational opportunities, we also offer a variety of intramural and sports club options. Learn about our full athletic program at bearsports.wustl.edu.
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STL Life WashU is a world-class research university with roots firmly in St. Louis, a city rich in curiosity, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Welcome to the neighborhood.
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TIME magazine selected St. Louis as one of the 100 World’s Greatest Places for 2021.
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Cost won’t be a barrier.
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Admissions & Financial Aid Find instructions, resources to successfully complete your application, and important dates and deadlines at admissions.wustl.edu/ how-to-apply.
Financial Aid & Scholarships > Awards that range up to the full cost of attendance, including no-loan packages for families who earn less than $75,000. > Merit-based scholarships and need-based scholarships.
Contact Undergraduate Admissions admissions.wustl.edu 800.638.0700 or 314.935.6000 Student Financial Services financialaid.wustl.edu 888.547.6670 or 314.935.5900
> WashU financial aid counselors work individually with each family to understand its unique circumstances. > A commitment to helping you throughout your undergraduate years.
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Our Philosophy
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We want to know who you are and what matters to you, so we can help you direct your talents, drive, and energy toward becoming a successful, contributing global citizen who works to improve your community and your world. With this in mind, we review each application in a holistic and individual manner. And for firstyear, domestic applicants, we will not consider whether or not you can afford to pay any or all of WashU’s tuition. In this review we look for: > Academic potential > Personal characteristics and qualities > Accomplishments and involvement > Fit and engagement For more about how we approach the admissions process, visit admissions.wustl.edu/building-ourcommunity.
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Experience WashU We invite you and your family to get to know the WashU community. For more information, go to visit.wustl.edu or call 800.638.0700 or 314.935.6000.
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You already have a vision for your success and the drive to make it happen. You deserve a school that pushes you to unlock more than you knew possible.
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