Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO
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    Faculty & Research

    212 faculty · 170 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science51 faculty · 27 courses avg h-index 28.3 #36 of 88 in Computer Science
    Ning Zhang, Associate Professor h-index 87
    Computer Engineering & Operating Systems Cyberphysical Systems & Internet of Things Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Real-Time & Embedded Systems Security & Privacy Expertise Building provable security protecti
    Notable: “DeCAF: A Deep Convolutional Activation Feature for Generic Visual Recognition” (2013) · 3,569 citations
    Chenyang Lu, Professor h-index 68
    Computational Methodologies Cyberphysical Systems & Internet of Things Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Real-Time & Embedded Systems Expertise Director of the AI for Health Institute; internationally recognized leader
    Notable: “Integrated coverage and connectivity configuration in wireless sensor networks” (2003) · 1,269 citations
    Sanjoy Baruah, Professor h-index 60
    And activities are in real-time and safety-critical system design, scheduling theory, resource allocation and sharing in distributed computing environments, and algorithm design and analysis. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, and the recipient of
    Notable: “Proportionate progress: A notion of fairness in resource allocation” (1996) · 707 citations
    Christopher Gill, Professor h-index 59
    Computer Engineering & Operating Systems Cyberphysical Systems & Internet of Things Parallel Computing Technology Real-Time & Embedded Systems Expertise Develops novel system software architectures, policies and mechanisms for a
    Notable: “Global, regional, and national disease burden estimates of acute lower respiratory infections due to respiratory syncytial virus in children younger than 5 years in 2019: a systematic analysis” (2022) · 1,851 citations
    Courses: Data Science Playground · Introduction to Computer Science · Introduction to Computer Engineering · Engineering and Scientific Computing · Web Development · Introduction to Data Science +21 more
    Neuroscience37 faculty · 6 courses avg h-index 30.4 #13 of 41 in Neuroscience
    David Van Essen, Alumni Endowed Professor of Neuroscience h-index 128
    Notable: “The human brain is intrinsically organized into dynamic, anticorrelated functional networks” (2005) · 8,852 citations
    Linda J. Richards, Chair, Department of Neuroscience and Edison Professor of Neuroscience h-index 65
    Notable: “Agenesis of the corpus callosum: genetic, developmental and functional aspects of connectivity” (2007) · 829 citations
    Paul H. Taghert, Professor of Neuroscience h-index 58
    Notable: “A pdf Neuropeptide Gene Mutation and Ablation of PDF Neurons Each Cause Severe Abnormalities of Behavioral Circadian Rhythms in Drosophila” (1999) · 1,183 citations
    Karen O'Malley, Professor of Neuroscience h-index 56
    Notable: “Long-term gene expression and phenotypic correction using adeno-associated virus vectors in the mammalian brain” (1994) · 1,032 citations
    Courses: Cellular Neurobiology · Cognitive, Computational, and Systems Neuroscience Project Building · Coding and Statistical Thinking in the Neurosciences · Neural Systems · Advanced Topics in Neuroscience · Advanced Dissection (Non-Clinical Elective)
    Mechanical Engineering35 faculty · 27 courses avg h-index 34 #46 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Guy Genin, Professor h-index 77
    Advanced Materials Biomechanics & Mechanobiology Biomedical, Bio-inspired, and Bio-derived Materials Cell & Molecular Bioengineering Machine Learning in Image Science Orthopedic Engineering Quantitative Imaging Expertise Studies int
    Notable: “Advances in paper-based point-of-care diagnostics” (2013) · 953 citations
    Ramesh Agarwal, Professor h-index 60
    Advanced Materials Applied Physics Cardiovascular Engineering Computational Methodologies Energy Environmental Engineering Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Materials for Energy and Environmental Technologies Parallel Computing
    Notable: “Control of Markovian jump discrete-time systems with norm bounded uncertainty and unknown delay” (1999) · 506 citations
    David Peters, Professor h-index 47
    Thermal-Fluids in Energy, Aerospace and Biomedicine Expertise Studies aeroelasticity Focus Dynamics, Vibration, Aeroelasticity, Applied Aerodynamics, Rotary-Wing Systems Research Professor Peters's research projects in rotor wake modeling s
    Notable: “Accumulating deficits model of frailty and postoperative mortality and morbidity: its application to a national database” (2013) · 790 citations
    Spencer Lake, Professor h-index 36
    Biomechanics & Mechanobiology Biomedical, Bio-inspired, and Bio-derived Materials Imaging Science in Medicine Orthopedic Engineering Regenerative Engineering in Medicine Expertise Aims to enhance fundamental understanding of orthopaedic
    Notable: “Effect of fiber distribution and realignment on the nonlinear and inhomogeneous mechanical properties of human supraspinatus tendon under longitudinal tensile loading” (2009) · 308 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Design · Machine Shop Practicum · Advanced Machine Shop Practicum · Computer-Aided Design · Computer Aided Design - AutoCAD · Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Circuits for Mechanical Engineering +21 more
    Biomedical Engineering34 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 35 #13 of 20 in Biomedical Engineering
    Jingyi Shi, Research Assistant Professor h-index 57
    Notable: “Comparison of indoor aerosol particle concentration and deposition in different ventilated rooms by numerical method” (2003) · 439 citations
    Hong Chen, Professor h-index 56
    Biomedical & Biological Imaging Neural Engineering Neuroimaging Expertise Develop noninvasive ultrasound technologies to read, write, and treat the brain Research Hong Chen’s research focuses on advancing the field of NeuroSonics
    Notable: “Bioceramics: Past, present and for the future” (2008) · 844 citations
    Barani Raman, Professor h-index 25
    Computational and systems neuroscience, pattern recognition, sensor-based machine olfaction and bio-inspired intelligent systems. His research combines theoretical and electrophysiological approaches to study how brain processes com
    Notable: “Sparse odor representation and olfactory learning” (2008) · 156 citations
    Shuo Yang, Research Assistant Professor h-index 23
    Applications of Imaging in Science & Engineering Biomedical & Biological Imaging Neural Engineering Neuroimaging Quantitative Imaging Quantum and Photonic Materials and Devices Expertise Developing next-generation implantable and we
    Notable: “Electroassisted Core-Spun Triboelectric Nanogenerator Fabrics for IntelliSense and Artificial Intelligence Perception” (2022) · 136 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering · Introduction to Biomedical Circuits · Biomedical Circuits Laboratory · Foundations of Biomedical Computing · Biomechanics · Biomechanics Laboratory +19 more
    Anthropology24 faculty · 22 courses avg h-index 20.3 #36 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Scott Ross, Lecturer in Sociocultural Anthropology h-index 3
    Infrastructure, humanitarianism, development, conflict, media, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Africa View All People
    Notable: “Ankle control and strength training for children with cerebral palsy using the Rutgers Ankle CP” (2011) · 47 citations
    AJ Jones, Assistant Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology h-index 2
    Medical and psychological anthropology, disability studies, feminist and queer theory, experimental and multimodal ethnography, subjectivity, care, performance, bioethics, anthropology of the U.S. View All People
    Notable: “Historical writing about everyday life” (2002) · 28 citations
    Anna Jacobsen, Senior Lecturer in Sociocultural Anthropology
    Bret Gustafson, Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology
    Courses: First-Year Seminar: Topics in Anthropology · Global Population Issues · Proseminar · Introduction to Human Evolution · Introduction to Cultural Anthropology · Introduction to Archaeology +16 more
    Economics24 faculty · 30 courses avg h-index 21.9 #41 of 104 in Economics
    Andrew Jordan, Assistant Professor of Economics h-index 74
    Criminal justice, discrimination, labor View All People
    Notable: “Environmental policy integration: a state of the art review” (2010) · 790 citations
    Robert Pollak, Hernreich Distinguished Professor of Economics h-index 58
    Research Interests: Environmental economics and policy; consumer demand analysis and consumer behavior; demography, labor economics and the economics of the family View All People
    Notable: “Separate Spheres Bargaining and the Marriage Market” (1993) · 1,526 citations
    Steven Fazzari, Bert A. and Jeanette L. Lynch Distinguished Professor h-index 34
    Macroeconomics Keynesian Economics Investment and Finance View All People
    Notable: “Financing Constraints and Corporate Investment” (1988) · 5,602 citations
    Michele Boldrin, Joseph Gibson Hoyt Distinguished Professor h-index 31
    Economic Theory Economic Growth Macroeconomics View All People
    Notable: “Habit Persistence, Asset Returns, and the Business Cycle” (2001) · 1,071 citations
    Courses: First-Year Seminar: Economics and Society · Introduction to Microeconomics · Introduction to Macroeconomics · Introductory Research Seminar in Microeconomics · Practical Applications · Sophomore Research Seminar +24 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Washington University in St. Louis. Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO reports an overall acceptance rate of 12.1%, an early-round acceptance rate of 25.3%, an SAT middle 50% of 1500–1570, a class size of 1,850, and a yield of 47.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. ED I and ED II offered. Strong pre-med and research. Generous financial aid.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Washington University in St. Louis: key admissions facts

    Washington University in St. Louis's overall acceptance rate is 12.1% (the most recent Common Data Set). Washington University in St. Louis's early-round acceptance rate is 25.3% (the most recent Common Data Set). Washington University in St. Louis's SAT middle-50% range is 1500–1570 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Washington University in St. Louis is about 3.95 (the most recent Common Data Set). Washington University in St. Louis's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 47.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Washington University in St. Louis for families earning under $75,000 is about $10,031 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Washington University in St. Louis on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Washington University in St. Louis cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,147 per year in net price at Washington University in St. Louis, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $44,941 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $13,324 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Washington University in St. Louis: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$8,147
    $30,001–$48,000$8,622
    $48,001–$75,000$13,324
    $75,001–$110,000$24,977
    Over $110,000$44,941
    Tuition (before aid)$68,240
    Room and board$23,338

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Washington University in St. Louis?

    Washington University in St. Louis's overall acceptance rate is 12.1%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 25.3%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Washington University in St. Louis?

    Admitted students at Washington University in St. Louis typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1500–1570 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.95, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Washington University in St. Louis?

    Getting into Washington University in St. Louis is very difficult: it admits 12.1% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Washington University in St. Louis offer early decision or early action?

    Washington University in St. Louis offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 25.3%, versus 12.1% overall.

    How much does Washington University in St. Louis cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Washington University in St. Louis — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $10,031 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Washington University in St. Louis cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,147 per year in net price at Washington University in St. Louis, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $44,941 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $13,324 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Washington University in St. Louis offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.