by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in film.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for film majors, WUSTL came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 5 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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Of the 14 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL film bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WUSTL Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in film from WUSTL in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Music | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
| Dance | 4 |
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