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Washington University in St. LouisLocal Atmosphere Facts & Statistics

Location
Saint Louis, MO
Undergrads
6,194
Tuition
$44,841
Admission Difficulty
Very Hard
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Facts & Statistics

Fun Local Trivia
  1. Blues music is big in St. Louis. Every year, there are several large festivals, such as the Muddy Blues & Roots Festivals, the Ribs & Blues Festivals, and others.
  2. In 1904, St. Louis was host to the World's Fair and to the first Olympic Games to take place in the United States.
  3. Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry can frequently be found playing at Blueberry Hill.
  4. St. Louis has one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans.
  5. St. Louis has the biggest Bosnian immigrant population in the country.
Notable Natives
  • Chuck Berry
  • Bob Costas
  • Miles Davis
  • T.S. Eliot
  • Jonathan Franzen
  • Ron Isley
  • Albert King
  • Clark Terry
Local Slang
  • East Side: The seedy towns across the Mississippi River known for their casinos and strip clubs
  • The Landing: A plaza of bars and nightclubs located next to the Mississippi River
  • The Loop: The commercial area around Delmar Boulevard in University City
  • The Lou: A familiar term for St. Louis
Points of Interest
  • The Arch
  • City Museum
  • Riverside casinos
  • St. Louis Art Museum
  • St. Louis Science Center
  • St. Louis Zoo
Shopping Centers
  • Chesterfield Mall
  • St. Louis Galleria
  • St. Louis Mills Mall
Movie Theaters
AMC Esquire 7
6706 Clayton Road
St. Louis
(888) 262-4386
Movie Theaters
Hi-Pointe Theatre
1005 McCausland Ave.
St. Louis
(314) 995-6273
Movie Theaters
Tivoli Theatre
6350 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis
(314) 995-6270
Major Sports Teams
  • St. Louis Blues: NHL
  • St. Louis Cardinals: MLB
  • St. Louis Rams: NFL
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Chicago: : 5 hours, 15 minutes
  • Columbia, Mo.: : 2 hours
  • Indianapolis: : 4 hours, 30 minutes
  • Kansas City, Mo.: : 4 hours
  • Memphis, Tenn.: : 5 hours

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