by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WashU highly for cognitive science, placing at #32 out of 37 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cognitive Science Schools | 32 of 37 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in Missouri | 1 of 1 |
| Best Cognitive Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in cognitive science at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for cognitive science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at WashU, cognitive science students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower than $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of cognitive science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of cognitive science bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in cognitive science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |