St. Louis,
MO
About WashU
Washington University offers a nurturing, yet intellectually rigorous, environment where students from all identities and backgrounds thrive. Here, you’ll learn from world-renowned faculty, discover alongside classmates from across disciplines, and become a well-rounded individual prepared to make an impact in the world.
Washington University in St. Louis is a private, nonprofit institution in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. WashU was founded in 1853. The college enrolls around 21,556 students per year, including 8,034 undergraduates.
WashU Acceptance Rate
It is extremely difficult to get into WashU. Around 13% of applicants get into WashU each year. In 2022, 33,634 students applied to WashU and 4,373 were admitted.
| Washington University in St. Louis Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 13% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 29% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 25% |
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College Info
WashU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 4
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to WashU is Jan 4.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to WashU is Mar 1.
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WashU ACT Scores
ACT Range
33 - 35
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
33 to 35
33 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to WashU is 34. Students with an ACT score of 35 and above have a good chance of getting into WashU. Students with an ACT score that falls between 33 and 35 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 33 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
WashU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1490 - 1570
Math SAT Range
760 - 800
Reading SAT Range
730 - 770
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1570 and Above
1490 to 1570
1490 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for WashU students is 1522. Applicants with SAT scores of 1570 and above have a good chance of being admitted to WashU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1490 to 1570 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1490 have a low chance of being offered a spot at WashU.
WashU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$80,240
In State$80,240
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at WashU is like? There are approximately 16,973 students enrolled at WashU, including 8,034 undergraduate students and 8,939 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 11% percent are from MO and 89% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time11%
In State89%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
16,973
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
13%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$60,590
Out-of-State
$60,590
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 4
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