Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 12.1% |
| Applicants | 32,754 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1500–1570 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 33–35 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $22,117 |
| Grad rate | 94% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $86,182 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-03 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-02 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-02 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Writing supplement | Yes |
| Portfolio | Via SlideRoom |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Please tell us what you are interested in studying at college and why. (200 words) Undecided about your academic interest(s)? Don’t worry—tell us what excites you about the academic division you selected. Remember that all of our first-year students enter officially “undeclared” and work closely with their team of academic advisors to discover their academic passions. You can explore all of our majors and programs on our website.· ~200 words
- 1) WashU supports engagement in the St. Louis community by considering the university as “in St. Louis, For St. Louis.” What is a community you are a part of and your place or impact within it? (250 words)
- 2) WashU strives to know every undergraduate student “by Name & Story.” How have your life experiences shaped your story? (250 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).