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Washington University of Science and Technology

Private for-profit 4-year · Alexandria, Virginia · 400 undergradsTest-optional

Admission1 in 14 get in7.3% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$22,271a year · sticker $22,887
Graduation rate
33%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years inn/aNot reported
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Washington University of Science and Technology is a private for-profit 4-year college in Alexandria, Virginia with 400 undergraduates. It admits 7.3% of applicants, costs an average of $22,271 a year after grants and graduates 33% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Washington University of Science and Technology acceptance rate and admissions

Washington University of Science and Technology admitted 7.3% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 14. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

Washington University of Science and Technology tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$14,595
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$22,887
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$22,271

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,271 a year after grants and scholarships, $616 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$22,137
$30,001 to $48,000Not reported
$48,001 to $75,000Not reported
$75,001 to $110,000$22,387
Over $110,000$22,422

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Washington University of Science and Technology's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Washington University of Science and Technology graduation rate, earnings and debt

33%
finished within 6 years
75%
came back for year two
2.7%
get a Pell Grant
  • 33% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).

Washington University of Science and Technology majors and what graduates earn

Washington University of Science and Technology awarded bachelor's degrees in 2 fields recently.

All 2 majors at Washington University of Science and Technology
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Computer and information sciences10n/an/an/a
Business administration5n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Washington University of Science and Technology

3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 3 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Computer and information sciencesMaster's107n/an/a
Business administrationMaster's107n/an/a
Security Science and TechnologyMaster's31n/an/a

Students and location

  • 400 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 35% women, 66% men
  • 14 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: midsize city
  • Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Washington University of Science and Technology?

Washington University of Science and Technology admitted 7.3% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Washington University of Science and Technology cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $14,595. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,271 a year in 2024-25.

Is Washington University of Science and Technology test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Washington University of Science and Technology reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Washington University of Science and Technology?

33% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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