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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 university in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. WashU was founded in 1853. The university currently enrolls around 17,012 students per year, including 8,141 undergrads.
It is extremely difficult to get into WashU. WashU admitted 11% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 33,214 applications received in 2022, 3,764 students were offered admission.
Washington University in St. Louis Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 11% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 27% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Average GPA | 4.0 |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 27% |
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Washington University in St. Louis is located St. Louis.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to WashU is Jan 3.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to WashU is Mar 1.
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SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1570 and Above
1500 to 1570
1500 and Less
The median SAT score for WashU students is 1527. Applicants with SAT scores of 1570 and above have a good chance of being admitted to WashU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1500 to 1570 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1500 have a low chance of being offered a spot at WashU.
Tuition & Fees
$83,760
In State$83,760
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Wondering what life at WashU is like? There are approximately 17,012 students enrolled at WashU, including 8,141 undergraduate students and 8,871 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 11% percent are from MO and 89% percent of students are from other states.
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Full Time8%
Part Time11%
In State89%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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