Washington University of Science and Technology

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,365

4.76% growth from 2023

2024 Acceptance Rate

7.26%

413 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,096

94.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.7%

4 Graduates

About

Washington University of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in Alexandria city, VA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Washington University of Science and Technology were Information Technology (107 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (107 degrees), and Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (31 degrees).

In 2024, 260 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washington University of Science and Technology. 39.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (9 degrees), 3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology is $13,365, which is $−10,635 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology is $13,365, which is $10,635 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

In 2024, 4% of undergraduate students attending Washington University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$13,365

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology was $13,365. The cost of tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology is $−10,635 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Washington University of Science and Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Washington University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,902

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washington University of Science and Technology was of $7,902 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 73.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Washington University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

4% of undergraduate students at Washington University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of Infinityk% with respect to 2023, when null% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washington University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Washington University of Science and Technology received 413 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 137% annual growth. Out of those 413 applicants, 30 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 7.26% acceptance rate.

There were 1,096 students enrolled at Washington University of Science and Technology in 2024.

Washington University of Science and Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 66.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

7.26%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 413

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Washington University of Science and Technology was 7.26% (30 admissions from 413 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 11.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 137%, while admissions grew by 50%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Washington University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Washington University of Science and Technology had a total enrollment of 1,096 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Washington University of Science and Technology is 1,039 students and the part-time enrollment is 57. This means that 94.8% of students enrolled at Washington University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washington University of Science and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 0.182% Two or More Races and 0.0912% Asian.

Students enrolled at Washington University of Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (0.148%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (0.143%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washington University of Science and Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,096 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington University of Science and Technology is 1,039 and the part-time enrollment is 57. This means that 94.8% of students enrolled at Washington University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Washington University of Science and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Washington University of Science and Technology was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Washington University of Science and Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Washington University of Science and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Two or More Races
2 enrolled students
Asian
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washington University of Science and Technology is 0.182% Two or More Races and 0.0912% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 73 students (6.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 56 fewer women than men received degrees from Washington University of Science and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washington University of Science and Technology is asian (9 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Washington University of Science and Technology is Information Technology (107 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (107 degrees) and Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (31 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Washington University of Science and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (117 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Business (112 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington University of Science and Technology are Accountants & auditors (1,025,384 people), Other managers (849,898 people), Software developers (774,952 people), Financial managers (540,478 people), and Chief executives & legislators (433,658 people).

The most specialized majors at Washington University of Science and Technology in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (117 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Business (112 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington University of Science and Technology are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Washington University of Science and Technology are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (117 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Business (112 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington University of Science and Technology are Computer Systems Design (1,156,162 people), Elementary & secondary schools (600,690 people), Banking & related activities (516,617 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (495,538 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (487,481 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Washington University of Science and Technology.

Most Common (2024)

Information Technology
10 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Washington University of Science and Technology was Information Technology with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Washington University of Science and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

158

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

102

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Washington University of Science and Technology, which is 1.55 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (102).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Washington University of Science and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Washington University of Science and Technology in Information Technology, which is 1.39 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Washington University of Science and Technology in Information Technology, which is 0.721 times less than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 78% of students graduating from Washington University of Science and Technology completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washington University of Science and Technology is asian (9 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Male
8 degrees awarded
Asian Male
8 degrees awarded
Asian Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washington University of Science and Technology is asian male (8 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (8 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Washington University of Science and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 7.59M. Washington University of Science and Technology employs 2 Professors. Most academics at Washington University of Science and Technology are Male Professor (2), and Female Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington University of Science and Technology are: Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.8M

2024 Salaries

58.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Washington University of Science and Technology paid a median of $3.8M in salaries, which represents 50.1% of their overall expenditure ($7.59M) and a 58.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 25.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$144k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Washington University of Science and Technology paid a total of $144k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.79% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington University of Science and Technology were Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 4 employees.

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