Washington University in St. Louis
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Admission rate
12%
Undergrad enrollment
8,000
Test policy
Test Optional
NCAA division
DIII
Admitted Student Profile
GPA middle-50%
3.90–4.00
SAT middle-50%
1490–1570
ACT middle-50%
34–36
Middle-50% means the 25th and 75th percentile of admitted students. Your student does not need to be at the top of this range to be competitive, but being below the 25th percentile generally means the school functions as a reach.
Merit Aid & Scholarships
We do not have published merit aid scholarships on file for Washington University in St. Louis. Visit the school’s financial aid page for the latest details.
Admission Rates by Department
Washington University in St. Louis admits students by college or school rather than holistically to the institution as a whole, so the rate your student faces depends on the intended major. The institution-wide rate is 12%; individual program rates are below.
| Program | Admit rate |
|---|---|
Arts & Sciences Source: WashU Office of Undergraduate Admissions | 12% |
Engineering Source: WashU McKelvey School of Engineering | 15% |
Business Source: WashU Olin Business School | 14% |
Departmental rates can shift more than the institutional rate year over year. See our methodology for how we source and refresh this data.
Application Information
Test policy: Test Optional
In-state tuition: $61,750/year
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