Washington University in St Louis Graduate Schools

Washington University in St Louis (referred to as WUSTL) is a Private, 4 years school located in Saint Louis, MO. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Washington University in St Louis is $60,590 in average. The school has 8,880 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 17,012 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Washington University in St Louis (referred to as WUSTL) is a Private, 4 years school located in Saint Louis, MO. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
WUSTL Directory Information
School NameWashington University in St Louis (WUSTL)
AddressOne Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899
Phone314-935-5000
Webhttps://www.wustl.edu
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.wustl.edu
Financial Infohttps://sfs.wustl.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Washington University in St Louis is $60,590 in average. The school has 8,880 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 17,012 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 341 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 10 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$60,590
Student Population8,880
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs341 graduate programs
(10 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio7 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Washington University in St Louis is $60,590 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $2,476.
Washington University in St Louis offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
Washington University in St Louis offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)10 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Washington University in St Louis is $60,590. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.95% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$52,400$475
2019-2020$54,250$500
2020-2021$56,300$262
2021-2022$57,750$538
2022-2023$59,420$1,170
The graduate school tuition & fees of WUSTL is very expensive compared to private graduate schools in Missouri. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Missouri graduate tuition is $17,382 (public) / $13,767 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Washington University in St Louis$60,590
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Missouri Graduate Schools$12,528$14,989
Public$9,459$17,382
Private$13,767
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $21,706 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Washington University in St Louis. On-campus living costs are increased by 0.51% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $21,706. Off-campus living costs are increased by 0.51% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$16,440$3,512$16,440$3,512
2019-2020$16,900$3,592$16,900$3,592
2020-2021$17,402$3,654$17,402$3,654
2021-2022$17,900$3,696$17,900$3,696
2022-2023$18,470$3,236$18,470$3,236
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $2,476 at Washington University in St Louis. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.91% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$2,183
2019-2020$2,260
2020-2021$2,346
2021-2022$2,406
2022-2023$2,476
The law school tuition at Washington University in St Louis is $65,064 for academic year 2022-2023. For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $67,476. Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at Washington University in St Louis.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Washington University in St Louis
TuitionFees
Medicine$65,976$1,500
Law$64,488$576

Graduate Programs at WUSTL

Washington University in St Louis offers 204 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 3,668 students have completed their study at Washington University in St Louis.
Offered Degrees at Washington University in St Louis
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree9302,719
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship590312
Doctor's degree - other50475
Post Bachelor's Degree26291
Post Master's Degree21371
Total20453,668
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Washington University in St Louis by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies program with 40 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Financial Mathematics program with 360 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 226 completers.
Washington University in St Louis offers 204 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 3,668 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 2,719 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 475 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 91 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 71 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 85 completers-
Architectural Design0-
Architectural Studies2-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology83-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 3 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization1-
East Asian Studies1-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies1-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 112 completers-
Computer Science74-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance11-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)27-
Education [+] 11 completers-
Education11-
Engineering [+] 288 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering26-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering26-
Chemical Engineering26-
Computer Engineering10-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering43-
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (other)32-
Materials Engineering4-
Mechanical Engineering57-
Systems Engineering8-
Construction Engineering17-
Engineering (other)39-
Engineering Technology [+] 10 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management10-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 8 completers-
Comparative Literature1-
Chinese Language and Literature1-
Japanese Language and Literature0-
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2-
German Language and Literature0-
French Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature1-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3-
Legal Studies [+] 418 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies310-
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence58-
Tax Law/Taxation43-
Intellectual Property Law7-
English Language and Literature [+] 16 completers-
English Language and Literature4-
Creative Writing12-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 3 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 35 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences19-
Biomedical Sciences5-
Biostatistics8-
Bioinformatics3-
Epidemiology0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 371 completers-
Mathematics6-
Applied Mathematics0-
Financial Mathematics360-
Statistics5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 63 completers-
Behavioral Sciences50-
Sustainability Studies13-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3 completers-
Philosophy3-
Jewish/Judaic Studies0-
Physical Sciences [+] 22 completers-
Chemistry12-
Geology/Earth Science5-
Physics5-
Materials Sciences (other)0-
Psychology [+] 9 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)9-
Human Services [+] 222 completers-
Public Policy Analysis14-
Social Work191$42,500
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)17-
Social Sciences [+] 25 completers-
Anthropology7-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics7-
International Relations and Affairs7-
Political Science and Government4-
Sociology0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 24 completers-
Dance2-
Design and Applied Arts (other)12-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies1-
Fine/Studio Arts3-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1-
Music1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 147 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist8-
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist5-
Medical Scientist31-
Genetic Counseling/Counselor0-
Environmental Health69-
Health/Medical Physics3-
Behavioral Aspects of Health8-
Public Health (other)23-
Business [+] 841 completers-
Business Administration and Management280$109,400
Operations Management and Supervision1-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management6-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0-
Accounting27-
Business/Managerial Economics1-
Finance168-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration7-
Organizational Behavior Studies0-
Management Science22-
Business Statistics329-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total2,719
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Computer Science10-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Education0-
Engineering [+] 62 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering0-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering31-
Computer Engineering0-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering11-
Materials Engineering1-
Mechanical Engineering6-
Systems Engineering1-
Engineering (other)12-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 13 completers-
Comparative Literature4-
Chinese Language and Literature2-
Japanese Language and Literature0-
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2-
French Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature4-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
Legal Studies [+] 10 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies10-
English Language and Literature [+] 6 completers-
English Language and Literature6-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 99 completers-
Molecular Biophysics1-
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (other)5-
Botany/Plant Biology (other)3-
Developmental Biology and Embryology9-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology11-
Immunology9-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)12-
Molecular Genetics7-
Human/Medical Genetics3-
Oncology and Cancer Biology0-
Bioinformatics13-
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology (other)3-
Neuroscience21-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 12 completers-
Mathematics10-
Statistics2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 4 completers-
Computational Science1-
Sustainability Studies1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)2-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Philosophy0-
Physical Sciences [+] 31 completers-
Chemistry14-
Geology/Earth Science5-
Physics8-
Materials Sciences (other)4-
Psychology [+] 16 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)16-
Human Services [+] 7 completers-
Social Work7-
Social Sciences [+] 20 completers-
Anthropology6-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics8-
Political Science and Government6-
Sociology0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 completers-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation4-
Music1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0-
Public Health3-
Health/Medical Physics0-
Rehabilitation Science2-
Nursing Science0-
Business [+] 12 completers-
Business Administration and Management12-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
Total312
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 226 completers-
Law226-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 43 completers-
Behavioral Sciences43-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 206 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist14-
Medicine110-
Physical Therapy/Therapist82-
Total475
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 3 completers-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 26 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences (other)8-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance18-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)0-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Education0-
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods0-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0-
Engineering [+] 4 completers-
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics0-
Systems Engineering4-
Construction Engineering0-
Engineering Technology [+] 4 completers-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician1-
Engineering/Industrial Management3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Bioinformatics3-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Applied Mathematics0-
Statistics0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Behavioral Sciences0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 7 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods7-
International Relations and Affairs0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 40 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist0-
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies40-
Behavioral Aspects of Health0-
Business [+] 4 completers-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management2-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration2-
Total91
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 5 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization3-
Latin American Studies2-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Education0-
Foreign Language Teacher Education0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2 completers-
Comparative Literature2-
Legal Studies [+] 56 completers-
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law21-
Comparative Law2-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)33-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biostatistics0-
Epidemiology0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Urban Studies/Affairs0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Medical Scientist3-
Environmental Health0-
Health/Medical Physics4-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Accounting0-
Accounting and Finance0-
Finance0-
Business Statistics0-
Total71

Graduate Student Population at WUSTL

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 8,939 students enrolled into Washington University in St Louis graduate schools where it has total 17,012 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 7,477 full-time and 1,462 part-time graduate students. By gender, 4,252 male and 4,687 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,9394,2524,687
Full-time7,4773,6003,877
Part-tme1,462652810
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,054 White (34.16%), 467 Black/African American (5.22%), 400 Hispanic (4.47%), 654 Asian (7.32%), and 4,364 students with other races. 3,860 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,9394,2524,687
American Indian/Native American26422
Asian654297357
Black/African American467144323
Hispanic400165235
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander716
White3,0541,3201,734
Two More235125110
Un-Known236125111
Non-resident Alien3,8602,0711,789
Washington University in St Louis offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 443 graduate students (4.96% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,846 graduate students (20.65% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total8,939
Enrolled Online Exclusively443
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,846
Not in Online Courses6,650
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Washington University in St Louis. 4,214 students are aged 20 to 24 (47.14% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.01%), 139 students are aged above 50 (1.55%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Washington University in St Louis.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,9394,2524,687
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21215103112
Age 22-243,9991,7652,234
Age 25-293,0081,5041,504
Age 30-34902473429
Age 35-39351178173
Age 40-49324160164
Age 50-641225963
Over 6417107

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