Washington University in St. Louis
Private college · St. Louis, MO · 7,857 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
12%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1500–1570
ACT (middle 50%)
33–35
Average net price
$13,360
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$92,523
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
93%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Washington University in St. Louis?
Washington University in St. Louis accepts about 12 of every 100 applicants (12%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT. A score at or above 1570 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1500, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 33–35.
The latest federal data says Washington University in St. Louis is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Washington University in St. Louis's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Washington University in St. Louis cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $92,523 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,360 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $69,594 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$69,594
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$69,594
- Room & board$23,338
- Total cost of attendance$92,523
- Average net price after grants$13,360
Popular majors
Pre-Med / Biology, Business, Engineering, Psychology.
Washington University in St. Louis FAQ
- What is Washington University in St. Louis's acceptance rate?
- 12% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Washington University in St. Louis?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1500–1570. Aim for 1570 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Washington University in St. Louis?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 33–35.
- Is Washington University in St. Louis test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Washington University in St. Louis is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Washington University in St. Louis's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Washington University in St. Louis cost?
- About $92,523 a year before aid; $13,360 on average after grants.
- What is Washington University in St. Louis's FAFSA school code?
- 002520. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Washington University in St. Louis receives your information.
- What is Washington University in St. Louis's graduation rate?
- 93% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Washington University in St. Louis
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, MO | 12% | 1050–1220 | $13,114 | 63% |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA | 12% | 1500–1570 | $35,780 | 94% |
| Tufts UniversityMedford, MA | 11% | 1470–1560 | $38,797 | 94% |
| Notre DameNotre Dame, IN | 11% | 1455–1560 | $25,339 | 95% |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | 13% | 1390–1550 | $33,661 | 94% |
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | 11% | 1420–1530 | $36,503 | 90% |