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Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO·Private·~12% acceptance

Washington University in St Louis is a private university based in St. Louis, MO. Admissions are highly competitive, with about 12% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $21,786 per year after financial aid. About 94% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $86,182 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$21,786/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $88,488
Aid cuts ~$66,702/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 2
EA
Nov 2
RD
Jan 4

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Admissions
GPA range3.53–4
SAT (middle 50%)1500–1570
ACT (middle 50%)33–35
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
94%
graduation rate
95%
freshman retention
$78,073
median earnings, 6yr
$86,182
median earnings, 10yr
How Washington University in St Louis reads an application

What Washington University in St Louis values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualities
Important
ExtracurricularsFirst-generation statusVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceDemonstrated interest

From Washington University in St Louis’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Washington University in St Louis requires

Required
Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Washington University in St Louis requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Washington University in St Louis's acceptance rate?
Washington University in St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
How much does Washington University in St Louis cost?
At Washington University in St Louis, the average net price after aid is about $21,786 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $88,488 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Washington University in St Louis?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1500–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
What are Washington University in St Louis's application deadlines?
Washington University in St Louis's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 2, Early Action around Nov 2, Regular Decision around Jan 4. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Washington University in St Louis value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Washington University in St Louis rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Extracurriculars, First-generation status, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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