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Facts about Washington University  
expand What is the average class size at Washington University?
The average class size at Washington University is about 18 students. Nearly 75 percent of the courses at Washington University have from 1 to 24 students. And about a third of our undergraduate classes have fewer than 10 students.
expand What is the student-faculty ratio?
The student-faculty ratio at Washington University is 7:1.
expand How many undergraduates attend Washington University?
There are about 6,000 full-time undergraduate students at Washington University. Each entering freshman class has about 1,500 students, and additional students will transfer to Washington University each year.
expand What is the racial/ethnic breakdown of the undergraduate students at Washington University?
The racial/ethnic breakdown of the undergraduate students at Washington University is:
6% African American
16% Asian American
56% Caucasian
5% Hispanic American
8% International
9% Multiracial or unspecified
<1% Native American
expand Where do Washington University students come from?
Our students come from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and approximately 85 different countries. Approximately 65 percent of our undergraduate students come from more than 500 miles away, making this one of the most geographically diverse campuses in the country.
expand What is the ratio of male to female students?
The gender distribution at Washington University fluctuates slightly from year to year, but it is approximately 50% male students, 50% female students.
expand Do you have any admission quotas?
Absolutely not. There are no quotas at Washington University. The only limit we have is the total size of our freshman class. We also do not limit the number of students who are admitted from any city, state, or high school.
 
Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admissions, financial aid, and employment. The university does not discriminate in access to, or in treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Inquiries about compliance should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1184, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130.
expand Can I find statistics about Washington University online?
Office of Undergraduate Admissions • Washington University in St. Louis • One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
(800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000 | admissions@wustl.edu