Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is a private research university founded in 1853. Based primarily in St. Louis, Missouri, it offers selective undergraduate programmes in arts and sciences, engineering, business and art, alongside graduate and professional schools including medicine and law. WashU is known for research intensity and a residential undergraduate experience on the Danforth Campus.

Undergraduate admission is highly selective. Applicants should review school-specific options, testing policy and financial-aid information on admissions.wustl.edu. WashU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). International students must confirm English-language and documentation requirements.

Campus address commonly cited: 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130. Confirm tuition, housing, deadlines and visit programmes on wustl.edu before applying. Families comparing private research universities in the Midwest should weigh WashU’s college structure and St. Louis setting. Keep academic and extracurricular materials organised for Early Decision if relevant. Always confirm current tuition, deadlines, testing policy and visit details on the official website before applying. Keep transcripts and recommendations organised early in the cycle. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.