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Washington University in St. Louis is a vibrant and diverse academic community of individuals and programs.
Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
Each year WashU sends a notice via email to all enrolled students outlining the information below, which is required to be made available under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA).
The following consumer information is provided to benefit current and prospective students and their parents. Knowledgeable individuals are able to make informed decisions about their role, their actions, and their responsibilities within the community.
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
If you would like printed copies of any of the reports or information presented in the Student Consumer Information page, please contact the Office of the Provost at
vmark@wustl.edu
or at 314-935-3331.
If you need more information about WashU in general, please contact the Office of the University Registrar at
registrar@wustl.edu
or by calling 314-935-5959.
For information about federal student financial aid and assistance, grants, scholarships, and assistance withdrawal and refunds visit the
Student Financial Services
website or call Student Financial Assistance Counseling at 888-547-6670.
For information about School of Medicine financial aid and assistance visit the School of Medicine’s
Office of Student Financial Planning
or call the assistant dean of student affairs at 314-362-6845.
General Institutional Information
Privacy of Student Records−Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA is a federal law that protects information about students. The law generally gives students the right to:
Inspect and review education records
Seek the amendment of education records
Consent to certain disclosures of education records
Obtain a copy of the university’s FERPA policy
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
Disability Resources is the official resource for students at WashU who have disabilities or suspected disabilities.
Student Diversity
In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)(Q), WashU provides information on the percentage of full-time students who are male, female, receive a Federal Pell Grant, and are a self-identified member of a major racial or ethnic group.
Price of Attendance
For Undergraduates
For Graduates:
Arts & Sciences
The Brown School
McKelvey School of Engineering
Olin Business School
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
School of Medicine
School of Law
Residential programs: JD, JSD, MLS, LLM
Online programs: MLS, LLM
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
School of Public Health
Net Price Calculator
An online tool to estimate financial assistance award and scholarships that first-year domestic admitted undergraduate students might qualify for at WashU.
The
Undergraduate Bulletin
and
Graduate & Professional Bulletin
The Bulletin is the catalog of programs, degree requirements, and courses. In addition, it contains important information, such as:
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
Educational Programs
Faculty
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
Instructional, Laboratory, and Physical Plant Facilities Supporting Academic Programs
Please visit
individual department or school pages
to explore buildings, labs, studios, and other spaces that are used for teaching and learning.
WashU facilities also support
research
and
innovation
through labs, studios, and maker spaces.
The network of nine WashU
libraries
serves as a powerful academic resource for students and faculty.
Textbook Information
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
WashU is
accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition to the university-wide accreditation, each of WashU’s schools has programs accredited at regular intervals by professional organizations. To obtain copies of documents describing WashU’s accreditation and its State or Federal approval or licensing, please contact
vmark@wustl.edu
.
Students may submit complaints to the Higher Learning Commission at complaints@hlcommission.org or to the Missouri Department of Higher Education at
http://dhe.mo.gov/contactus.php
.
Several WashU programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in different states and US territories. More information is provided on the university’s
licensure disclosure
website.
Copyright Infringement−Policies and Sanctions
Computer Use and File Sharing
Student Activities
Career and Job Placement Services
Teacher Preparation Program Report
Teacher Preparation Program Report
Student Financial Assistance
Assistance Available from
Federal, State, Local
, and
WashU
Programs
Students who enroll in a program of study abroad approved for credit by WashU may be considered enrolled at WashU for the purpose of applying for assistance under the title IV, HEA programs.
For more information on how Federal financial assistance can be applied to study abroad plans, please visit the
Student Financial Services website
.
For information about which undergraduate study abroad programs are approved for credit by WashU, please consult a
study abroad advisor
who specializes in your area of study.
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Student Loan Information
Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
Health and Safety
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Alcohol education
Vaccination Policies
Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, and Crime Log
Danforth Campus
Med Campus
Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log (On-Campus Housing Facilities)
On-campus housing fire log
Med Campus fire log
Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Reports
Student Outcomes
Retention Rate
Graduation Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
Outcomes for a range of degree-seeking undergraduates
Job Placement and Graduate and Professional Education Placement for
WashU Grads
Licensure Pass Rates
Includes information for Clinical Psychology, Education, Social Work, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Law, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Genetic Counseling, and Medicine
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
WashU Equity in Athletics Report
Voter Registration
Voter Registration (external link)
For general information about WashU, please visit
washu.edu/about-washu
or call 314-935-5000.
For information about undergraduate admission to WashU, please visit
admissions.washu.edu
.
The
Common Data Set (CDS) initiative
is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson’s and U.S. News & World Report. The goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student’s transition into higher education. Please see the latest CDS compiled by WashU for more detailed data regarding admissions, enrollment, retention, persistence, and graduation.
Current Year:
2024-25 CDS (PDF)
Skip to content
Skip to search
Skip to footer
Washington University in St. Louis is a vibrant and diverse academic community of individuals and programs.
Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
Each year WashU sends a notice via email to all enrolled students outlining the information below, which is required to be made available under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA).
The following consumer information is provided to benefit current and prospective students and their parents. Knowledgeable individuals are able to make informed decisions about their role, their actions, and their responsibilities within the community.
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
If you would like printed copies of any of the reports or information presented in the Student Consumer Information page, please contact the Office of the Provost at
vmark@wustl.edu
or at 314-935-3331.
If you need more information about WashU in general, please contact the Office of the University Registrar at
registrar@wustl.edu
or by calling 314-935-5959.
For information about federal student financial aid and assistance, grants, scholarships, and assistance withdrawal and refunds visit the
Student Financial Services
website or call Student Financial Assistance Counseling at 888-547-6670.
For information about School of Medicine financial aid and assistance visit the School of Medicine’s
Office of Student Financial Planning
or call the assistant dean of student affairs at 314-362-6845.
General Institutional Information
Privacy of Student Records−Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA is a federal law that protects information about students. The law generally gives students the right to:
Inspect and review education records
Seek the amendment of education records
Consent to certain disclosures of education records
Obtain a copy of the university’s FERPA policy
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
Disability Resources is the official resource for students at WashU who have disabilities or suspected disabilities.
Student Diversity
In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)(Q), WashU provides information on the percentage of full-time students who are male, female, receive a Federal Pell Grant, and are a self-identified member of a major racial or ethnic group.
Price of Attendance
For Undergraduates
For Graduates:
Arts & Sciences
The Brown School
McKelvey School of Engineering
Olin Business School
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
School of Medicine
School of Law
Residential programs: JD, JSD, MLS, LLM
Online programs: MLS, LLM
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
School of Public Health
Net Price Calculator
An online tool to estimate financial assistance award and scholarships that first-year domestic admitted undergraduate students might qualify for at WashU.
The
Undergraduate Bulletin
and
Graduate & Professional Bulletin
The Bulletin is the catalog of programs, degree requirements, and courses. In addition, it contains important information, such as:
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
Educational Programs
Faculty
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
Instructional, Laboratory, and Physical Plant Facilities Supporting Academic Programs
Please visit
individual department or school pages
to explore buildings, labs, studios, and other spaces that are used for teaching and learning.
WashU facilities also support
research
and
innovation
through labs, studios, and maker spaces.
The network of nine WashU
libraries
serves as a powerful academic resource for students and faculty.
Textbook Information
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
WashU is
accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition to the university-wide accreditation, each of WashU’s schools has programs accredited at regular intervals by professional organizations. To obtain copies of documents describing WashU’s accreditation and its State or Federal approval or licensing, please contact
vmark@wustl.edu
.
Students may submit complaints to the Higher Learning Commission at complaints@hlcommission.org or to the Missouri Department of Higher Education at
http://dhe.mo.gov/contactus.php
.
Several WashU programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in different states and US territories. More information is provided on the university’s
licensure disclosure
website.
Copyright Infringement−Policies and Sanctions
Computer Use and File Sharing
Student Activities
Career and Job Placement Services
Teacher Preparation Program Report
Teacher Preparation Program Report
Student Financial Assistance
Assistance Available from
Federal, State, Local
, and
WashU
Programs
Students who enroll in a program of study abroad approved for credit by WashU may be considered enrolled at WashU for the purpose of applying for assistance under the title IV, HEA programs.
For more information on how Federal financial assistance can be applied to study abroad plans, please visit the
Student Financial Services website
.
For information about which undergraduate study abroad programs are approved for credit by WashU, please consult a
study abroad advisor
who specializes in your area of study.
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Student Loan Information
Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
Health and Safety
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Alcohol education
Vaccination Policies
Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, and Crime Log
Danforth Campus
Med Campus
Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log (On-Campus Housing Facilities)
On-campus housing fire log
Med Campus fire log
Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Reports
Student Outcomes
Retention Rate
Graduation Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
Outcomes for a range of degree-seeking undergraduates
Job Placement and Graduate and Professional Education Placement for
WashU Grads
Licensure Pass Rates
Includes information for Clinical Psychology, Education, Social Work, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Law, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Genetic Counseling, and Medicine
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
WashU Equity in Athletics Report
Voter Registration
Voter Registration (external link)
For general information about WashU, please visit
washu.edu/about-washu
or call 314-935-5000.
For information about undergraduate admission to WashU, please visit
admissions.washu.edu
.
The
Common Data Set (CDS) initiative
is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson’s and U.S. News & World Report. The goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student’s transition into higher education. Please see the latest CDS compiled by WashU for more detailed data regarding admissions, enrollment, retention, persistence, and graduation.
Current Year:
2024-25 CDS (PDF)