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Washington University in St. Louis
(WUSTL)
About
Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is a private research university in the St. Louis metropolitan area, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853 by a group of civic leaders and named for George Washington, the university spans 355 acres across its Danforth and Medical campuses. It comprises 10 schools and offers more than 150 undergraduate, 80 master's and professional, and 50 doctoral deg...
Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is a private research university in the St. Louis metropolitan area, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853 by a group of civic leaders and named for George Washington, the university spans 355 acres across its Danforth and Medical campuses. It comprises 10 schools and offers more than 150 undergraduate, 80 master's and professional, and 50 doctoral degree programs. As of 2024, Washington University enrolled 16,399 students representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 110 countries.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 90 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,165
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 28%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
- Staff
- 16,902
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
33 subjectsARWU
35 subjectsQS
37 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | =31 | 77.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =40 | 77.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =56 | 66.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 74 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 101â125 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126â150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 176â200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 176â200 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201â250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251â300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Washington University in St. Louis?
Washington University in St. Louis's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =162, THE Rank 67, ARWU Rank 26, US News Rank 31.
When was Washington University in St. Louis founded?
Washington University in St. Louis was founded in 1853.
What are the top subjects at Washington University in St. Louis?
Top subjects at Washington University in St. Louis include: Cell Biology, Finance, Human Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Neuroscience and Behavior.
Where is Washington University in St. Louis located?
Washington University in St. Louis is located in St Louis, United States.