Washington University in St. Louis

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' esperiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Washington University in St. Louis.

Student Body

Washington University in St. Louis has 17,012 total students. 8,132 are undergraduates and 8,880 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at WashU over the past 2 years:

Additional facts about the student body at WashU:

Gender

More women than men attend Washington University in St. Louis. In the undergraduate class, 53% are women and 47% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Washington University in St. Louis as of 2023.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Washington University in St. Louis is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college