ENROLLMENT
Full-time:
2,587 men/2,446 women
Graduate:
2,772 men/2,552 women

FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
11,276
Number accepted:
5,715
Number enrolled:
1,296
Freshmen retention rate:
96%

2006-2007 COSTS
Tuition:
$29,300
Room and board:
$9,593
Fees, books, misc.:
$1,014 approx.

FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen receiving aid:
50%
Average financial aid package:
$17,964

FACULTY
Full-time:
1,930
Part-time:
387
Ph.D.:
1,802
Student/faculty ratio:
7:1

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College Description
Washington University in St. Louis, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing world. Once local, the University now is counted among the world's leaders in higher education and draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and almost 90 other nations. The University is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning. Its programs, facilities, resources, and activities combine to promote learning, teaching, research, and service to society. ð Bordered on the east by St. Louis' famed Forest Park and on the north, west, and south by well-established suburbs, the 169-acre Hilltop Campus features predominantly Collegiate Gothic architecture, including a number of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Adjacent is a complex of modern student residence halls.

Academic Life
Washington University offers more than 80 programs and almost 1,600 courses leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for individualized programs. ð There are eight academic divisions at Washington University, five of which offer both undergraduate and graduate programs: the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Art, John M. Olin School of Business, and School of Engineering and Applied Science. In addition, the School of Law, School of Medicine, and George Warren Brown School of Social Work offer graduate and professional programs. ð Faculty as well as students are engaged in learning at Washington University. To promote learning, the University encourages independence, boldness, and originality of thought. All are encouraged to develop the skills, attitudes, and habits of lifelong learning to better adapt to a rapidly evolving society. ð Learning is achieved not only in classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and studios, but also through internships, study-abroad programs, and academic competitions as well as hundreds of student organizations.

Campus Life
Washington University students work hard and play hard. When they are not in the classroom, students can choose from nearly 200 student organizations, student government associations, and special interest groups. Student Union, the student governing body, and the Congress of the South 40, which governs the residence halls, along with the five undergraduate school councils, work closely with administrators and faculty to develop a strong sense of community on campus. There are 11 social fraternities on campus and six sororities, as well as six city-wide chapters of traditionally black fraternities and sororities. ð Living in a residence hall with other students sharing similar experiences will help make your transition to college life smoother. You'll make friends from all over who may remain your friends for life. Most freshmen live in double rooms, or in one of the limited number of single or triple rooms.

Facilities and Resources
Washington University offers its students world-class resources and facilities. Olin Library and the 12 departmental and school libraries combine to offer more than three million books and bound periodicals, plus a large and growing number of collections in both print and non-print formats. ð Students here enjoy access to cutting-edge technology. Computer clusters are available for use in libraries and, 24 hours a day, in the residence halls. And electronic mail is available to everyone at the University. ð For students with an interest in the arts, the University presents a broad range of performances, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, symposia, and other cultural activities. Edison Theatre showcases high-quality, innovative artists in theater, dance, and music and stages Performing Arts Department productions. The Gallery of Art, with a permanent collection of more than 3,000 pieces, organizes special loan exhibitions, presents traveling shows, and displays faculty and student works. The Assembly Series and other programs bring leading scholars, authors, artists, and other public figures to campus, including Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Jesse Jackson, Bell Hooks, and Maya Angelou. ð For students with special needs, Washington University provides a wide array of services to enable success.

Athletics/Sports
Washington University is an NCAA Division III school and a founding member of the University Athletic Association (UAA). We believe in the UAA premise that academic excellence and athletic excellence are not mutually exclusive, but that academic excellence comes first. Since 1994-95, the Bears have captured 16 league crowns, including a UAA-record nine titles in 1994-95. The women's volleyball team alone has won six consecutive national championships. ð Intramural and recreational sports bring students, faculty, and staff members into competitions each year. The entire University community can enjoy our state-of-the-art sports complex, with its gymnasiums; playing fields; indoor and outdoor tracks; racquetball, squash, and tennis courts; a weight room; a fitness center; and a 25-meter swimming pool with a diving well.

Financial Aid
At Washington University, we invest in our students by providing significant financial assistance, especially in the area of need-based aid. Approximately 50 percent of our undergraduate students receive need-based scholarship funding, 90 percent of which comes from University sources (the remaining 10 percent comprises federal and state aid). This commitment means you should not be discouraged from applying because of the cost. ð In addition to need-based aid, the University offers innovative, flexible payment plans that range from monthly tuition installments to long-term, low-interest loans. We offer academic scholarships ranging from half tuition to full tuition plus a stipend to a limited number of outstanding students. Students who want to work, whether or not they have applied for financial aid, can find jobs on and off campus.

Admission Requirements
Students who come to Washington University have challenged themselves academically and personally during their high school years. Your senior year transcript should show that you continue to take demanding courses. Most applicants take advantage of honors, advanced placement, and international baccalaureate courses, if offered by their high schools. ð In addition to a challenging curriculum, we look at your application for grades and class rank (if your school ranks students), counselor and teacher recommendations, essay, extracurricular and community activities, and standardized test scores (SAT I or ACT). ð The first step in the application process is to complete and submit Part I of the Application for Undergraduate Admission to the Class of 2002 along with the nonrefundable $50 fee. The Part I application is available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or online at the Washington University homepage at http://www.wustl.edu. Upon receipt of Part I, you will be sent Part II, which includes the essay questions and forms for recommendations. ð For students wishing to enter Washington University in fall 1998, applications must be received by the following dates: Early Decision I: November 15 deadline, December 15 notification; Early Decision II: January 1 deadline, January 15 notification; Regular Decision: January 15 deadline, April 1 notification.

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