The total expenses of studying in Washington University ranges around 76,000 USD (~57.94 lakh INR). Additional expenses including travel, books and supplies and miscellaneous costs varies around 4,800 USD (~3.65 lakh INR).

WashU provides on-campus and off-campus student accommodation for students who wish to remain in the United States. Washington University offers on-campus housing on the North Side and South Forty to its students, along with a balanced meal plan and the option of a shared room or a completely furnished apartment or suite. The Lofts, Rosedale Court Apartments, 520 Kingsland Avenue Apartments, and Washington Avenue Apartments are located on the North Side. Greenway Apartments, University Drive Apartments, Millbrook Apartments, and Village East are all located on the South Side. Room costs for international students at the Washington University campus range from 7,000 to 14,000 USD (5.33% to 10.67 lakh INR) each year. The average monthly cost for off-campus housing is between 650 and 750 USD, which includes free internet access, free extended basic TV, all-inclusive utilities, and laundry and dryer facilities.

The university has a total of 15,539 students enrolled. Washington University in St. Louis reported a total of 3,432 international students. The university has a 16 percent acceptance rate, indicating highly stringent entrance criteria.

Washington University has a sprawling campus in the city of St. Louis. North Campus has held a number of university administration responsibilities. South Campus contains athletic fields, a gymnasium, an auditorium or theatre, and some classroom facilities. The West Campus Library and Conference Center is located on the West Campus of the University. Tyson Research Center, located 25 miles southwest of the Danforth Campus, is a 2,000-acre outdoor laboratory for learning and research. MetroLink is a light rail system in the area that connects Lambert Airport to the Danforth Campus. As well as the Washington University Medical Center, North Campus, downtown St. Louis, and the Illinois Metro East region.

Higher Learning Commission has accredited the university. Also, it holds the membership of many prestigious organizations like the American Council on Education, the Association of American Universities, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Missouri and the College Board.

Apple, fidelity, Accenture, Citigroup, Bank of America, Barclays Bank, American Express, Huawei, and IBM are among the top Recruiting Companies from Washington University. The overall career attainment percentage is 92%. (as of April 2019). The annual compensation for a Penn State Graduate Student is $28,327.