Why WUSTL

+40% - Diverse Backgrounds

Over 40 percent of WUSTL students are from diverse ethnicities or nationalities.

200+ - Leadership Opportunities

WUSTL students lead more than 300 campus organizations and 9 student-run businesses.

2/3 - Multidisciplinary Backgrounds

Two out of three WUSTL students pursue multiple majors and/or minors.

#7 - High Selectivity Standards

Washington University is the seventh most selective university in the nation, as ranked by US News & World Report.

75% - Community Service Experience

Nearly 75 percent of WUSTL students participate in community service.

100+ - Study Abroad Programs

WUSTL offers over 100 study abroad programs in 50 different countries around the globe.

65% - Willingness to Relocate

Nearly sixty-five percent of students traveled greater than 500 miles to attend WUSTL.

5th - National Merit Ranking

Ranked fifth in the nation for number of National Merit Scholars in freshman class.

90% - Diverse Origins

Over 90 percent of WUSTL students are from out of state.

9/10 - Top High School Ranking

More than nine out of 10 freshmen place in the top 10% of high school classes.

29,000 - Large Applicant Pool

Nearly 29,000 applied for 1,488 freshmen class positions.

1/3 - Global Exposure

One-third of WUSTL students study abroad while in college.

11,000+ - Career Consultations

During the 2011-12 academic year, the career development team met with a record number of students - more than 11,000 interactions.

1,200+ - Alumni Networking Opportunities

More than 1,200 students and alumni attended summer and winter parties.

>70% - Results Orientation

In 2010, more than 70 percent of students with job offers used the Career Center.

4X - Placement Success

In 2010, students who used the Career Center four plus times a semester were more likely to have a job offer than those who visited once.

800+ - Full-time Opportunities

In 2011, over 800 full-time jobs were posted through the Career Center.

4 - Top 4 Industries for Class of 2012 post-graduate employment

Top 4 Industries for Class of 2012 post-graduate employment: 1) Education, 2) Nonprofit & NGO, 3) Business Services, 4) Consumer Products

3,500+ - Internship Opportunities

In 2011-12, over 3,500 internship opportunities were posted through the Career Center.

1,100+ - Total Employers Offering Opportunities

Over 1,100 employers posted internship and job opportunities.

150+ - New Employers on Campus

More than 150 new employers recruited on campus last year.

471 - On-Campus Student Interviews

Last year, 471 student interviews took place on campus.

23 - Highly Educated Career Advisors

Career Advisors include one JD, one PhD, two MD's, and 14 masters degrees.

23 - Experienced Advisory Staff

Twenty-three Career Advisors with academic and experiential backgrounds meet with students spanning the university's seven schools.

20% - Internships Pay

In 2010, students with internship experience received a 20% higher salary offer on average.