#14
World rank
15.1%
Acceptance rate
1853
Established
15,303
Students
Private (Not for Profit)
Type
Careers & placements
Washington University has a strong track record of placing graduates in top jobs and graduate programs.
- Median starting salary: USD 60,000
- Top employers: Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs, and more
Read from wustl.edu on 12 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.