We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WashU stacks up against peers offering cognitive science.
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WashU holds a strong position among schools offering cognitive science. In particular, it placed #32 out of 37 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive science.
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the cognitive science majors at Washington University in St Louis.