by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU as a strong choice for design & applied arts, coming in at #38 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 38 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Missouri | 1 of 15 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 48 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at WashU, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $19,089 in student loans. This is above $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Read more about WashU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were Asian. Approximately 38% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WashU conferred 51 bachelor’s completions in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (41%).
WashU granted 7 bachelor’s completions in fashion/apparel design recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Graduate study is also available at WashU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 11 |