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Washington University of Science and Technology

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Washington University of Science and Technology

  • LocationAlexandria, VA
  • Type and sizePrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,105 students
Official website

Washington University of Science and Technology is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic life here hasn’t been researched yet. We research from official sources only, starting with the largest campuses, and we never guess. The nearest Catholic church mapped in OpenStreetMap is 1.8 miles away.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Washington University of Science and Technology, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBlessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 1.8 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 2.1 mi2The Basilica of Saint Mary: 2.1 mi3Saint Louis Catholic Church: 2.6 mi4Saint Rita Catholic Church: 2.8 mi5Washington University of Science and Technology (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1427 West Braddock Road, Alexandria
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 701 North Columbus Street, Alexandria
  3. The Basilica of Saint Mary — 2.1 mi · 310 South Royal Street, Alexandria
  4. Saint Louis Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 2903 Popkins Lane
  5. Saint Rita Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 3815 Russell Road, Alexandria

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
62 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

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))

Campus facts

SettingCity
Students per faculty member14 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
302
Total students1,105
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
—
Cost of attendance (per year)—
Median federal debt at graduation—
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
67%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry—
Admission rate7%
Students receiving Pell grants4%

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.

Local Church

Diocese of Arlington

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Thomas More

Source: arlingtondiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Is Washington University of Science and Technology a Catholic college?
No. Washington University of Science and Technology is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead.

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