Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO · Private Nonprofit University · 16,357 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
12.1%
Applications
32,754
Enrolled
1,847
Yield Rate
46.7%
SAT Average
1540
ACT Midpoint
34
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$75

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
86.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
98.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
100.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 2 · notification December 11
  • Early Decision II (binding): January 4 · notification February 12
  • Early Action: November 2 · notification December 23
  • Regular Decision: January 4 · notification April 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Class Rank, Academic GPA, Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities
Important
Extracurricular Activities, First Generation
Considered
Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$65,790
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,790
Average Net Price
$21,786

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$4,391
Family Income $30k–$48k
$2,321
Family Income $48k–$75k
$1,863
Family Income $75k–$110k
$19,344
Family Income Over $110k
$42,712

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
100%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$75,880
Avg. Total Aid Package
$81,871
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$22,127
% Graduates Who Borrowed
18%
% Receiving Pell Grants
16.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
85.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
94.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
96.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
21.0%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
3,736

Top Fields of Study

  • Engineering: 256 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 242 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 236 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 211 graduates/year
  • Computer & Information Sciences: 184 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 155 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.43
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
-0.9% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
56th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.4 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.