Washington University of Science and Technology

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,758

2023 Acceptance Rate

11.5%

174 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,105

93.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.5%

6 Graduates

About

Washington University of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Washington University of Science and Technology were Information Technology (86 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees), and Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (31 degrees).

In 2023, 163 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washington University of Science and Technology. 37.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology is $12,758, which is $−2,406 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology is $12,758, which is $2,406 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

Tuition Costs

$12,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology was $12,758. The cost of tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology is $−2,406 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

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

$7,112

Room and Board

$4,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washington University of Science and Technology was of $7,112 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 10% between 2021 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $4,500. The cost of books and supplies remained the same by NaNN% 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.

Admissions

Washington University of Science and Technology received 174 undergraduate applications in 2023.

There were 1,105 students enrolled at Washington University of Science and Technology in 2023.

Washington University of Science and Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

11.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 174

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 1,105 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Washington University of Science and Technology is 1,038 students and the part-time enrollment is 67. This means that 93.9% 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 0.271% Asian.

Students enrolled at Washington University of Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (0.662%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (0.166%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washington University of Science and Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,105 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington University of Science and Technology is 1,038 and the part-time enrollment is 67. This means that 93.9% of students enrolled at Washington University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

60%

2023 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 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Washington University of Science and Technology had a retention rate lower 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

Asian

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washington University of Science and Technology is 0.271% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 129 students (11.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 41 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 (3 degrees awarded).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Washington University of Science and Technology is Information Technology (86 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees) and Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (31 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (94 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Business (38 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 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (94 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Business (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (94 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Business (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Information Technology
8 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Washington University of Science and Technology was Information Technology with 8 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

102

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Washington University of Science and Technology, which is 1.67 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (61).

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 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Washington University of Science and Technology in Information Technology, which is 1.76 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Washington University of Science and Technology in Information Technology, which is 0.567 times less than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Washington University of Science and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Washington University of Science and Technology is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Asian

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washington University of Science and Technology is asian (3 degrees awarded).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Asian Male

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washington University of Science and Technology is asian male (3 degrees awarded).

Operations

Washington University of Science and Technology employs 3 Professors. Most academics at Washington University of Science and Technology are Male Professor (2), and Female Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington University of Science and Technology are: Management, with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.4M

2023 Salaries

12.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Washington University of Science and Technology paid a median of $2.4M in salaries, a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 16.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$360k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Washington University of Science and Technology paid a total of $360k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 15% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Washington University of Science and Technology was Professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington University of Science and Technology were Management with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Washington University of Science and Technology was Male Professor with 2 employees, and Female Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Washington University of Science and Technology.

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