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Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Washington University in St Louis has earned recognition from Abound as one of its Best Colleges for Adults. The school enrolls a mix of full- and part-time students and demonstrates an emphasis on student persistence through measurable retention and completion outcomes.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Private

Website: washu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
374 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:7,523
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:649
  • Pell Grant students:1,292
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:183
  • Part-time students
    5%
  • Students over 25 years old
    8%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$2,573
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$22,440
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Online & Distance Programs


Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:100%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:80%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
35 students
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Contact Washington University in St. Louis

Contact Admissions

ucollege.wustl.edu/apply

 

Main Campus

11 N. Jackson Road, Suite 1000
St. Louis, MO 63105

(314) 935-6700

 

 

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ucollege.wustl.edu

 

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