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. 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:
College Factual ranks WashU among the top schools in the country for ethnic studies, placing at #41 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 41 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Missouri | 1 of 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 7 |
Here is each degree level granted in ethnic studies at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Learn more about WashU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 41% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WashU conferred 23 bachelor’s completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
WashU granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in african-american/black studies recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (83%).
Graduate study is also available at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 2 |