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About Washington University in St. Louis

Samuel Moyn ranks among our Top Influential Historians Today.

By James A. Barham, PhD

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), which is located in an unincorporated area just west of the St. Louis city limits, was founded in 1853. WUSTL’s student body is highly diversified, including individuals from all 50 states and some 120 foreign countries.

The university is divided into seven undergraduate, graduate, and professional colleges and schools, which together offer nearly 1900 courses leading to more than 90 different academic degrees. Among WUSTL’s most popular programs are those in engineering, in biological and biomedical sciences, and in social sciences. The university also offers programs in more than 12 foreign languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Swahili.

WUSTL Online offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree, and professional certificate, programs.

WUSTL is associated with 25 Nobel laureates, namely:

Physics—Arthur H. Compton
Chemistry—Paul Berg, Brian Kobilka, William Moerner, Aaron Ciechanover, and Luis Leloir
Physiology or Medicine—

Economics—Douglass C. North

Other distinguished WUSTL-connected individuals include the following:

Computer scientists, Jonathan S. Turner and J.C.R. Licklider
Philosophers—John Heil, William Bechtel, Carl Craver, Julia Driver, Jonathan Kvanvig, Dennis des Chene, and Anya Plutynski
Poets, Howard Nemerov and Mona Van Duyn
Novelists—John Gardner, William Gass, and Richard Ford
Playwright, Tennesse Williams
Actors—Mary Wickes, Peter Sarsgaard, Robert Culp, Lyle Waggoner, and Kristin Bauer van Straten
Actor and singer, Richard Eastham
Actor and director, Harold Ramis
Musician and composer, John Hartford
Songwriter and record producer, Sean Douglas
Physicists—Henry Primakoff, Edward Condon, Joseph W. Kennedy, Clyde Cowan, and Clifford Will
Chemists, Michael L. Gross and Karen L. Wooley
Biologist and philosopher, Ursula Goodenough
Biologist and historian, Garland Allen
Science educator, George B. Johnson
Psychologist, Ira Hirsh
Historian, Samuel Moyn
Political activist and author, Phyllis Schlafly
Political consultant, Ed Rollins
Magazine columnist, Marilyn vos Savant
Radio talk show host, Joe Madison
Former presidential advisor, Clark Clifford

WUSTL is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

According to Wikipedia, Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university with its main campus in St. Louis County, and Clayton, Missouri. Founded in 1853, the university is named after George Washington. Washington University is ranked among the top universities in the United States.

Washington University in St. Louis's Online Degrees

Undergraduate Certificate in Marketing

Required Credits: 13
Completion Time: None Reported
Format: None Reported

Undergraduate Certificate in Business

Required Credits: 15
Completion Time: None Reported
Format: None Reported

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management

Required Credits: 15
Completion Time: None Reported
Format: None Reported

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Required Credits: 15
Completion Time: None Reported
Format: None Reported

Graduate Certificate in International Affairs

Required Credits: 15
Completion Time: None Reported
Format: None Reported

AA in Not Listed

Required Credits: 60
Completion Time: None Reported
Format: None Reported

BS in Integrated Studies

Degree Concentrations

Humanities
Social Science

Required Credits: 120
Completion Time: None Reported
Format: None Reported

Washington University in St. Louis Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual Applications	Acceptance	Graduation Rate	Median SAT Score	Median ACT Score
33,634	13%	93%	1520	34

How Much Does Washington University in St. Louis Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$58,866

Price by Family Income
Income	Average Net Cost
0 - 30K	$1,556
30K - 48K	$2,446
48K - 75K	$8,149
75K - 110K	$23,508
110K+	$46,759

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Washington University in St. Louis Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Washington University in St. Louis, then you can expect to earn an average of $87,900 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Washington University in St. Louis's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student Body	Under-Grads	Graduates
12,611	7,707	4,904

Where is Washington University in St. Louis?

Washington University in St. Louis is located at One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis MO 63130-4899

What Is Washington University in St. Louis Known For?

Washington University in St. Louis is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Washington University in St. Louis's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Law

#82

World Rank

#29

USA Rank

Political Science

Computer Science

Religious Studies

Who Are Washington University in St. Louis's Most Influential Alumni?

Washington University in St. Louis's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Biology, Medical, and Social Work. Here are some of Washington University in St. Louis's most famous alumni:

Tennessee Williams: An American playwright .
J. C. R. Licklider: An American psychologist and computer scientist.
Phyllis Schlafly: An American conservative activist .
Daniel Nathans: An American Microbiologist.
Charles Eames: An American designer .
Marilyn vos Savant: An American magazine columnist, author and lecturer.
Edwin G. Krebs: An American biochemist .
Michael Isikoff: An American journalist.
William E. Moerner: A Nobel prize winning American chemical physicist.
Clyde Cowan: A Co-discoverer of the neutrino.
İhsan Doğramacı: A Turkish pediatrician and medical academic .
Rochelle Walensky: An American medical scientist.

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