Washington University of Science and Technology
Washington University of Science and Technology is a private for-profit university in Alexandria, Virginia, enrolling about 400 students. Admission is highly selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 7.26% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include Non-Resident Alien (92.0%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,785
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 7.26% Highly Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 400 97.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 5.9% from 2021 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 3.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 712
- Applicants (IPEDS): 174
- Room & Board: $7,902 annual estimate
Washington University of Science and Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Washington University of Science and Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Washington University of Science and Technology?
Washington University of Science and Technology is located in Alexandria, VA (ZIP 22314-5202).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Washington University of Science and Technology public or private?
Washington University of Science and Technology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Washington University of Science and Technology cost?
Published tuition: $13,785.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,140.
How hard is it to get into Washington University of Science and Technology?
Admission rate: 7.26%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Washington University of Science and Technology?
Total enrollment: 400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 712 students.
Graduate enrollment: 696 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Washington University of Science and Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 66.67%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
How much debt do students have?
4.38% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Washington University of Science and Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Information Technology (117 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (112 completions)
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Washington University of Science and Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 7.26%; completion rate 66.67%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,785
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Washington University of Science and Technology was $13,785.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Washington University of Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,140 4-Year Tuition
$7,902 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,887 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$91,548 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Washington University of Science and Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
4.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Washington University of Science and Technology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Washington University of Science and Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $13,820 | $13,820 | — |
| 2015 | $13,820 | $13,820 | — |
| 2016 | $13,820 | $13,820 | — |
| 2017 | $13,820 | $13,820 | — |
| 2018 | $13,820 | $13,820 | $20,585 |
| 2019 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $19,987 |
| 2020 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $19,102 |
| 2021 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $20,242 |
| 2023 | $13,178 | $13,178 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7.26% Acceptance Rate
174 Total Applicants
20 Students Admitted
20 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Washington University of Science and Technology reported total enrollment of about 400 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 66% male and 34% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (92.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.5%), and Two or More Races (0.5%). About 4.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Washington University of Science and Technology in 2024 is 400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 712 students. Graduate enrollment is about 696 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 92.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Washington University of Science and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Information Technology: 58% male / 42% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 57% male / 43% female
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism: 84% male / 16% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Washington University of Science and Technology.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Washington University of Science and Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Information Technology: 117 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 112 completions
3. Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism: 31 completions
Most popular programs at Washington University of Science and Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Washington University of Science and Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Washington University of Science and Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 3.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,000
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,344
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Washington University of Science and Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Alexandria, VA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, General, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. Enrollment is approximately 400 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (92.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.5%), Two or More Races (0.5%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 7.26%. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.67%. Approximately 4.38% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Alexandria, VA 22314-5202
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Washington University of Science and Technology provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washington University of Science and Technology located?
Washington University of Science and Technology is located in Alexandria, VA.
What is Washington University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Washington University of Science and Technology is 7.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 174 applicants and 20 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Washington University of Science and Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $13,785 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,902 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Washington University of Science and Technology?
Washington University of Science and Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 712 students, Non-Resident Alien (92.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Washington University of Science and Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Washington University of Science and Technology public or private?
Washington University of Science and Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Alexandria, VA.
Is Washington University of Science and Technology an HBCU?
No. Washington University of Science and Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Washington University of Science and Technology a tribal college?
No. Washington University of Science and Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Washington University of Science and Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Washington University of Science and Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Washington University of Science and Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Washington University of Science and Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.