Can you get into Washington University in St Louis?
St. Louis, MO · Private · 7,857 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
12.1%
SAT middle 50%
1500–1570
median 1530
ACT middle 50%
33–35
median 34
Testing
optional
27% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
94%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Washington University in St Louis actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Grades
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Washington University in St Louis considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $88,488, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Washington University in St Louis by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$1,716
- $30k–$48k$1,928
- $48k–$75k$5,578
- $75k–$110k$12,603
- Over $110k$42,170
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Washington University in St Louis
Harder to get into
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Common questions
Washington University in St Louis admissions, answered
What is Washington University in St Louis's acceptance rate?
Washington University in St Louis admits 12.1% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Washington University in St Louis?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1500 and 1570. A score above 1570 clears the 75th percentile; below 1500, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Washington University in St Louis test-optional?
Yes, Washington University in St Louis is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Washington University in St Louis look for in an application?
Washington University in St Louis reports that it weighs course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Washington University in St Louis actually cost?
Sticker price is $88,488, but the average family pays $21,786 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $1,716 per year on average.
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