Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | St. Louis, MO · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 7,857 |
| Acceptance rate | 12% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1500–1570 · 27% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1480–1550 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 33–35 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 94% |
| First-year retention | 96% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 7:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $88,488 |
| Application fee | $75 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 2, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 4, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
Most popular majors: Engineering, Social sciences, Business, Biology, Computer science.
WashU campus map
On campus
Concordia Seminary, Gaylord Music Library, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Washington University - South 40, Washington University South Campus, Olin Library, Werner Auditorium, Kristine Kay Hasse Memorial Library, Ted Drewes Tennis Courts.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Qdoba, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Panera Bread, Chinese Express, Domino's, Del Pietros
- Coffee: Kaldi's, How Sweet Is This, Starbucks, Candy Crossing
- Nightlife: Sasha's Wine Bar, Mike Duffy's Pub and Grill, Par Lounge, Krueger's
- Shops: Dot Dot Dash, Office Depot, Treetop Shop, Wildlife Ranger Station Gift Shop
- Museums and culture: Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center, AMC Esquire 7, Hi-Pointe Backlot, Hi-Pointe Theatre, Richardson Memorial Library, COCA
- Groceries: Schnucks, Millbrook Pharmacy
- Parks: DeMun Park, Joseph L. Adams Park, Henry Wright Park, Tuscany Park, Oak Knoll Park, Plant Science Garden
Nearest train: Forsyth, University City-Big Bend, Skinker.