Washington University in St. Louis

2018

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Let’s explore together.

WashU is a place to find out about yourself and who you want to be.

Academics

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES4,075 undergraduatesAfrican & African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAncient StudiesAnthropology (including Global Health & Environment)

ArabicArchaeologyArt History & ArchaeologyAsian American Studies*Biology (including Biochemistry & Molecular Biology,

Ecology/Evolution, Genomics/Computation, Neuroscience, Microbiology)

Chemistry (including Biochemistry)Children’s Studies*Chinese Language & CultureClassicsComparative ArtsComparative Literature

Dance (including Ballet*, Modern Dance*)Data Science in the Humanities*DramaEarth & Planetary Sciences (including Environmental Earth Sciences,

Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geology)East Asian StudiesEconomics (including Applied Microeconomics*)Education (including Educational Studies, Elementary

Teacher Education, Middle School Teacher Education, Secondary Teacher Education)

English Literature (including Creative Writing Focus)Environmental Analysis*Environmental Studies (including Environmental Biology,

Environmental Earth Sciences, Environmental Policy)

Film & Media StudiesFrenchGermanic Languages & CulturesGlobal Film & Media Studies*HebrewHistoryInterdisciplinary Project in the Humanities

International & Area Studies (including Development, Eurasian, European,

Global Cultural Affairs, International Affairs)ItalianJapanese Language & CultureJewish, Islamic, & Near Eastern StudiesKorean Language & CultureLatin American StudiesLegal Studies*Linguistics (including Applied Linguistics)MathematicsMedical Humanities*Medieval & Renaissance Studies*Music (including Jazz Studies*)Philosophy (including Research, Law & Policy, Science)Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology (including Cognitive Neuroscience,

Language Cognition Culture)PhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological & Brain Sciences (including Cognitive Neuroscience)Religion & Politics*Religious Studies

Romance Languages & LiteraturesRussian Language & Literature*SociologySpanishSpeech & Hearing Sciences*South Asian Languages & Cultures*Text & Tradition*Urban StudiesWorld Music, Dance, & Theater*Women, Gender, & Sexuality StudiesWriting*

OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL937 undergraduatesAccountingBusiness of Entertainment*Business of Sports Management*Economics & StrategyEntrepreneurshipFinanceFinancial Engineering**Healthcare Management

International Business*Leadership & Strategic ManagementMarketingOperations & Supply Chain Management

SAM FOX SCHOOL OF DESIGN & VISUAL ARTS

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE 178 undergraduates Architecture

COLLEGE OF ART 298 undergraduates Art (with concentrations in Painting,

Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture) Communication Design (with emphasis in Graphic Design,

Illustration, and Interaction Design) Fashion Design

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE1,249 undergraduatesAerospace Engineering*Applied Physics & Electrical Engineering*Bioinformatics*Biomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical EngineeringEnergy Engineering*Environmental Engineering Science*Financial Engineering**Materials Science & Engineering*Mechanical EngineeringMechatronics*Nanoscale Science & Engineering*Robotics*Systems Science & Engineering

*Minor only **Second major only

The Common Application may be submitted electronically at commonapp.org. The Coalition Application is available at coalitionapp.org. Visit admissions.wustl.edu or call us at (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000.Apply

of WashU undergraduates come from outside Missouri, and 8%

are international students.

90%

WashU offers more than 100 study abroad programs.

of WashU students participate in community service, contributing

ideas and leadership to their efforts.

67%

percent of classes with fewer than 30 students

76%student/faculty ratio

8:1 WashU students benefit from an

of students pursue multiple majors or minors.

80%

number of campusorganizations

350+

90fields of study and

1,500 courses

More than

More than

Work side by side with your professors on research projects, independent studies, or other projects in our state-of-the-art facilities. Explore your passions — and find new ones — in an environment filled with unparalleled support from students, faculty, and staff.

Support, flexibility, and opportunities abound

Our faculty members are

distinguished in their scholarly,

creative, and research

achievements, but they remain

completely down-to-earth

and approachable.

Get Involved

You will find something that

matches your interests in

our more than 350 campus

organizations and activities,

or start something new!

SOME WASHU TRADITIONS: Bauhaus Ball Black Anthology Carnaval Dance Marathon Diwali Give Thanks Give Back Holi Lunar New Year Festival Moonlight Breakfast Red Alert Relay For Life Res College Olympics Thurtene Carnival (pictured) Vertigo W.I.L.D [Walk In Lay Down]

Visit WashU

visit.wustl.edu or call (800) 638-0700

or (314) 935-6000

Your first WashU home will be located

on the South 40, a vibrant residential

community on campus, complete

with residential colleges, great food,

fitness facilities, study areas, and

student-run businesses.

St. Louis has cultural offerings, professional sports, entertainment venues, and shopping all within reach.

Just across the street is Forest Park with its free zoo, science center, museums, trails, restaurants, and more.

Our 6,849 undergraduates come from all 50 states,

12 U.S. Territories, and 48 Countries

ETHNIC BREAKDOWN OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 8% AFRICAN AMERICAN 17% ASIAN AMERICAN 53% CAUCASIAN 7% HISPANIC OR LATINO 8% INTERNATIONAL 7% MULTIRACIAL/ UNSPECIFIED <1% NATIVE AMERICAN

multicultural and international students

50% of students come from

more than 500 miles away

65% students enrolled

1,776

2016 First-Year Class Profile

1,101 2,066

1,178

1,920

Nearly

Deadlines

ADMISSION APPLICATIONS*

Early Decision: November 1 Regular Decision: January 2* A complete application consists of the Common

Application or Coalition Application, support materials, and a nonrefundable $75 fee.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

All academic scholarship and fellowship applications received**

January 5, 5 p.m. CST** Separate applications are required for most

academic scholarships.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

Early Decision: November 15 Regular Decision: February 1

See sfs.wustl.edu for details or call (888) 547-6670 or (314) 935-5900.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS

• Awards that range up to the full cost of attendance, including no-loan packages for low-income families.

• Merit-based scholarships and need-based scholarships. (Separate applications required.)

• Designed individually: Each family has its own Washington University financial assistance counselor to understand its unique circumstances.

• A commitment to helping you throughout your undergraduate years.

Cost will not be a barrier to a great educationWe meet 100% of the need for all admitted students.

UNDERGRADUATE CHARGES2017–18 ACADEMIC YEAR

Tuition $50,650

Student Activity Fee $508

Student Health & Wellness Fee $375

Average University Room & Board* $16,006

University Charges $67,539

* Room and board rates depend on the room and meal plan selected. The rate shown is for a double room in a modern residence hall and the Silver meal plan. Additional costs for books and supplies vary with the course of study. Some programs of study may require specific computer equipment. Additional expenses not billed by the university vary by student.

Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The university does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Applicants with a prior criminal history will not be automatically disqualified from consideration for admission. Inquiries about compliance should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1184, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130.

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