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Things to do near Washington University in St Louis
WashU student guide: campus events and game days, $21,786 average net price, 94% graduation rate, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about WashU
- Founded
- 1853
- Teams
- Washington University Bears
- Division
- NCAA Division III
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at WashU
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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MuseumWhat's on at WashU
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
WashU at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates7,857
Admitted12%
Average net price$21,786per year, after aid
Total cost$88,488per year, before aid
Graduation rate94%
Return for year two95%
Median earnings$86,18210 years after starting
Median debt$17,500at graduation
Students per teacher7 to 1
Average SAT1530
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Most popular majors
- Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree · 181 reported graduates$89,930median pay a year after
- Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree · 169 reported graduates
- Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree · 150 reported graduates$83,311median pay a year after
- EconomicsBachelor's Degree · 118 reported graduates$61,591median pay a year after
- Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree · 103 reported graduates$66,886median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Open late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
MB
2.2 mi from campus
2.2 mi from campusMichael's Bar & Grill
RestaurantDP
2.7 mi from campus
2.7 mi from campusDressel's Pub
RestaurantS
2.9 mi from campus
2.9 mi from campusSado
RestaurantPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
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0.9 mi from campus
0.9 mi from campusThe Pageant
RestaurantCG
2.9 mi from campus
2.9 mi from campusCharlie Gitto's On the Hill
RestaurantZo
2.9 mi from campus
2.9 mi from campusZia's on The Hill
RestaurantGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
Arts and culture
Galleries, venues and museums.
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2.7 mi from campus
2.7 mi from campusWorld Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
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Questions students ask about WashU
How much does Washington University in St Louis cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,786 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $88,488 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Washington University in St Louis?
94% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 95% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Washington University in St Louis?
12% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1530. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Washington University in St Louis?
Computer Science (bachelor's degree), Research and Experimental Psychology (bachelor's degree), Finance and Financial Management Services (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Washington University in St Louis students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $86,182. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Washington University in St Louis founded?
Washington University in St Louis was founded in 1853. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at Washington University in St Louis?
Landmarks at WashU include Francis Olympic Field (stadium), Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum (museum).
Where is Washington University in St Louis?
1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, about 6 miles from St. Louis.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.