Washington University in St. Louis
Admissions
Interested in attending Washington University in St. Louis?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Washington University in St. Louis, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Washington University in St. Louis?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, WashU accepted 12% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 32,510 people applied and 3,855 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Washington University in St. Louis:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 47% ended up enrolling at Washington University in St. Louis, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Washington University in St. Louis by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things WashU considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
Not Considered
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Washington University in St. Louis?
Grades
Students who recently attended Washington University in St. Louis as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.93. 89% of freshmen who attended WashU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 99% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
WashU is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Washington University in St. Louis. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. WashU's Early Decision acceptance rate is 26%, compared to 12% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Washington University in St. Louis, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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