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 8,939 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 16,973 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 8,939 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 16,973 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 339 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$60,590
Student Population8,939
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs339 graduate programs
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 $2,501.
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 are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
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

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 $19,603 and the Missouri graduate tuition is $17,382 (public) / $14,067 (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$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Missouri Graduate Schools$12,522$15,239
Public$9,435$17,382
Private$14,067
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 $2,501 at Washington University in St Louis. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.95% 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$2,501

Graduate Programs at WUSTL

Washington University in St Louis offers 203 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, 3,142 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 Degree9102,220
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship590263
Doctor's degree - other50479
Post Bachelor's Degree24091
Post Master's Degree24089
Total20303,142
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 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) program with 48 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 336 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 243 completers.
Washington University in St Louis offers 203 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 3,142 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 2,220 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 479 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 91 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 89 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 79 completers-
Architectural Design0-
Architectural Studies0-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology79-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 5 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization2-
East Asian Studies0-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies3-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 144 completers-
Computer Science78-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance15-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)51-
Education [+] 17 completers-
Education17-
Engineering [+] 318 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering20-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering28-
Chemical Engineering44-
Computer Engineering12-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering40-
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (other)34-
Materials Engineering13-
Mechanical Engineering53-
Systems Engineering12-
Construction Engineering19-
Engineering (other)43-
Engineering Technology [+] 15 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management15-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 12 completers-
Comparative Literature1-
Chinese Language and Literature1-
Japanese Language and Literature2-
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3-
German Language and Literature2-
French Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3-
Legal Studies [+] 279 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies197-
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence58-
Tax Law/Taxation19-
Intellectual Property Law5-
English Language and Literature [+] 19 completers-
English Language and Literature6-
Creative Writing13-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 36 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences15-
Biomedical Sciences8-
Biostatistics13-
Bioinformatics0-
Epidemiology0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 128 completers-
Mathematics11-
Financial Mathematics102-
Statistics15-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 97 completers-
Behavioral Sciences67-
Sustainability Studies30-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 2 completers-
Philosophy0-
Jewish/Judaic Studies2-
Physical Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Chemistry13-
Geology/Earth Science6-
Physics8-
Materials Sciences (other)1-
Psychology [+] 10 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)10-
Human Services [+] 229 completers-
Public Policy Analysis28-
Social Work200$42,500
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)1-
Social Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Anthropology12-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics5-
International Relations and Affairs2-
Political Science and Government5-
Sociology0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 32 completers-
Dance3-
Design and Applied Arts (other)10-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies0-
Fine/Studio Arts9-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3-
Music2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 120 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist13-
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist3-
Medical Scientist24-
Genetic Counseling/Counselor0-
Environmental Health65-
Health/Medical Physics0-
Public Health (other)15-
Business [+] 620 completers-
Business Administration and Management223$109,400
Operations Management and Supervision0-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management8-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0-
Accounting43-
Business/Managerial Economics0-
Finance68-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration2-
Organizational Behavior Studies0-
Management Science34-
Business Statistics242-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
History [+] 4 completers-
History4-
Total2,220
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Computer Science9-
Education [+] 1 completers-
Education1-
Engineering [+] 48 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering0-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering18-
Computer Engineering2-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering10-
Materials Engineering0-
Mechanical Engineering9-
Systems Engineering1-
Engineering (other)8-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 11 completers-
Comparative Literature6-
Chinese Language and Literature2-
Japanese Language and Literature0-
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
French Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature1-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
Legal Studies [+] 6 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies6-
English Language and Literature [+] 8 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 3 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 81 completers-
Biochemistry1-
Molecular Biophysics2-
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (other)4-
Botany/Plant Biology (other)3-
Developmental Biology and Embryology6-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology8-
Immunology13-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)8-
Molecular Genetics8-
Human/Medical Genetics2-
Oncology and Cancer Biology0-
Bioinformatics6-
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology (other)3-
Neuroscience15-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3 completers-
Mathematics3-
Statistics0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 completers-
Computational Science0-
Sustainability Studies1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)5-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Philosophy0-
Physical Sciences [+] 33 completers-
Chemistry15-
Geology/Earth Science2-
Physics11-
Materials Sciences (other)5-
Psychology [+] 15 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)15-
Human Services [+] 5 completers-
Social Work5-
Social Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Anthropology4-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics8-
Political Science and Government2-
Sociology0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation0-
Music1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0-
Public Health1-
Rehabilitation Science2-
Nursing Science0-
Business [+] 13 completers-
Business Administration and Management13-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total263
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 243 completers-
Law243-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 36 completers-
Behavioral Sciences36-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 200 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist13-
Medicine105-
Physical Therapy/Therapist82-
Total479
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 4 completers-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)4-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 33 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences (other)13-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance20-
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-
Systems Engineering2-
Construction Engineering2-
Engineering Technology [+] 4 completers-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician0-
Engineering/Industrial Management4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Bioinformatics0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 completers-
Applied Mathematics0-
Statistics1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Behavioral Sciences0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods6-
International Relations and Affairs2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 32 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist0-
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies32-
Business [+] 5 completers-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management3-
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 [+] 2 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization1-
Latin American Studies1-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Education0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Foreign Language Teacher Education0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 completers-
Comparative Literature1-
Legal Studies [+] 85 completers-
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law32-
Comparative Law6-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)47-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Biostatistics0-
Epidemiology1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Social Work0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Urban Studies/Affairs0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Medical Scientist0-
Environmental Health0-
Health/Medical Physics0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Accounting0-
Accounting and Finance0-
Finance0-
Management Science0-
Business Statistics0-
Total89

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 16,973 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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