2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$28,298
Net Price
13%
Admitted
45%
Enrolled
93%
Graduation Rate
7/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Washington University in St Louis
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 16,973. In 2021, there were 559 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Missouri and ranks #34 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
559
Total Enrollment
16,973
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Washington University in St Louis
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Missouri Rank
Combining ranking factors for 39 schools that offer psychology degrees in Missouri, Washington University in St Louis ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Washington University in St Louis ranks #34.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Washington University in St Louis offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Forensic Psychology at the certificate level. At the bachelor level, the university offers Cognitive Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Experimental Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology and Research Psychology. At the master level Research Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Research Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | CERT | BS | MA | PhD |
| Cognitive Psychology | – | 39 | – | – |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | 16 | 1 | – | – |
| Experimental Psychology | – | 123 | – | – |
| Forensic Psychology | 16 | – | – | – |
| General Psychology | – | 3 | – | – |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | 1 | – | – |
| Research Psychology | – | 162 | 10 | 15 |
| Social Work | – | – | 200 | 5 |
| Total Graduates | 32 | 329 | 210 | 20 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 33,634 students applied to the Washington University in St Louis. The university admitted 13% and 45% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Missouri universities is 4,597. On average, all Missouri institutions admit 72% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Washington University in St Louis students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 96%. Compared to all Missouri four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.
The overall graduation rate for Washington University in St Louis is 93%, compared to 54% for all Missouri universities.
Compare WashU to Missouri Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Washington University in St Louis to the average of all Missouri four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
WashU
33,634
Applicants
13%
Percent Admitted
45%
Percent Enrolled
96%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
MO Colleges
4,597
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
70%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 4,294 or 86% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 703 or 14% part-time faculty members employed at Washington University in St Louis. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,765 or 35%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
WashU
7 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
86%
Percent Full-Time
14%
Percent Part-Time
35%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MO Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
51%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Washington University in St Louis the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $57,750, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,158.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $57,750 and the average cost for graduate fees is $538.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Washington University in St Louis in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Washington University in St Louis | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $17,900 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,696 |
| Total Living Expenses | $21,596 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $57,750 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,158 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $80,504 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $57,750 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $538 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $58,288 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Washington University in St Louis is $28,298. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Washington University in St Louis to all Missouri universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
WashU
$80,504
Cost to Attend
$47,293
Average Financial Aid
53%
Percent Receiving Aid
$28,298
Net Price
MO Colleges
$34,004
Cost to Attend
$14,433
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,086
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 947 or 53%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,474 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $47,293.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 3,474 | $47,293 |
| Pell Grants | 1,095 | $4,766 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,101 | $5,928 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Washington University in St Louis to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
WashU
3,474
Grant or Scholarship Aid
61%
Grants or Scholarships
1,095
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,101
Federal Student Loans
19%
Federal Student Loans
MO Colleges
3,322
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,371
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
1,909
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
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