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#6 Best colleges in the Washington, DC areaWashington University of Science and Technology
Alexandria, VA · Private for-profit · 4-year
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In America
- Best small colleges in America#36 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#81 of 1,563
- Best colleges in America#133 of 1,829
- Best test-optional colleges in America#119 of 1,481
- Best colleges in the Washington, DC area#6 of 34
In Virginia
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$3,344
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 302 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 66% · Women 35% |
| Total students | 1,105 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 67% |
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Admission rate | 7% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $75 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 4% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Campus life
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 26% |
| Students per faculty member | 14 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 3%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)About 4 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 156,9762020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | WashingtonAbout 8 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 38°F1991–2020 normal, from WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US, about 4 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 81°F1991–2020 normal, from WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US, about 4 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Washington University of Science and Technology’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 8% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How hard is it to get into Washington University of Science and Technology?
- Washington University of Science and Technology admitted 7% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Washington University of Science and Technology’s graduates do?
- 67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 483780
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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