Washington University in St Louis
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Washington University in St Louis — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 10, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2025-26 report, Washington University in St Louis says 35,316 first-year students applied and 4,359 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 12%. 1,961 admitted students enrolled (45% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1500–1550 and ACT of 33–35. Early decision: 1,333 of 4,934 applicants admitted (27%). Waitlist: 3,865 offered a spot, 3,865 accepted one, and 327 admitted from it. Compared with 2024-25, applications rose 7.8% (32,754 to 35,316), the acceptance rate held at 12%, and the early decision admit rate went from 25% to 27%.
Acceptance Rate
12.3%
Applications
35,316
Admitted
4,359
Enrolled
1,961
SAT Composite
1500-1550
SAT Math
760-790
SAT Reading
730-760
ACT Composite
33-35
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredRestrictive Early Action offeredSecond binding round indicated; ED rate is blended.
ED counts for this school could not be reconciled and have been omitted. Other admissions data below.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants7,830reported count
Admits5757%
Class seats27548% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 7,830 | 575 | 7% | 275 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 48%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot3,865
Accepted a spot3,865
Admitted from wait list327
100% joined after being offered a spot. 8% of students who joined were admitted. 49% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 3,865 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 3,865 |
| Admitted from wait list | 327 |
| Joined after being offered | 100% |
| Admitted after joining | 8% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
First generation: Important
Application fee: $75.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$86,182
10 yrs after enrollment
94%
6-year completion
$21,786
sticker minus grants
$17,500
federal loans only
4%
FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
561numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESName of College/University:W ashington University in St. Louis
Street Address Line 1:1 Brookings Drive
CitySt. Louis
StateMO
Zip63130-4899
Main Phone Number:(314) 935-5000
WWW Home Page Address:https://washu.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(314) 935-6000
Admissions Email Address:admissons@wustl.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn-state first-time, first-year who applied2,017
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted390
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled279
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied23,436
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted3,003
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled1,407
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied7,830
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted575
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled275
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:3,865
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:3,865
Number of wait-listed students admitted:327
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History2
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab4
Foreign language4
Social studies4
History4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80097
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6993
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100
SAT Math: 700-80096
SAT Math: 600-6994
SAT Math: 200-299100
SAT Composite: 1400-160097
SAT Composite: 1200-13993
SAT Composite: 400-599100
ACT Composite: 30-3699
ACT Composite: 24-291
ACT Composite: Below 6100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class86
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class98
Percent in top half of high school graduating class100
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:27
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:75
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day4
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?No
Yes, by:X
Date: Month4
Date: Day1
Must reply by (date)X
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:2 years maximum, approved 1 year at a time
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Other early decision plan closing date: Month1
Other early decision plan closing date: Day4
Other early decision plan notification date: Month2
Other early decision plan notification date: Day12
Number of early decision applications received by your institution4,934
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan1,333
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESFallX
SpringX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Letter of recommendation from Dean's Office Letter of recommendation from academic instructor Portfolio for the College of Art Portfolio for the College of Architecture
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Spring Closing Date: Month15
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Varies by academic interest
Fall Closing Date:Day7
Spring Closing Date: Day20
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:W ashington University in St. Louis Common Data Set 2025-2026
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
English (including composition)X
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)84%
Percent of males who join fraternities17%
Percent of females who join sororities29%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)85%
Percent of males who join fraternities17%
Percent of females who join sororities21%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing71%
Percent who live off campus or commute29%
Percent of students age 25 and older4%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://financialaid.washu.edu/costs/cost-calculators/net-price-calculator
Minimum21
Financial Aid
10 TABLESAcademic Year2025-2026 estimated
Federal$11,701,250
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,633,941
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$258,592,760
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,378,190
Total Scholarships/Grants$275,306,141
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$3,339,948
Federal Work-Study$5,020,624
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$8,360,572
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$388,000
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$10,412,852
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,945,913
Total Scholarships/Grants$14,746,765
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,974,300
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$1,974,300
Parent Loans$17,136,085
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,889
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
CSS ProfileX
Other (specify):X
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
State LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
LeadershipX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Financial assistance for undergraduate students is a top priority for W ashington University, and our commitment in this area continues to expand greatly with increased need-based scholarship funds. We meet 100% of need for our admitted students. In addition to this commitment, W ashington University also offers the following programs: 1) No Loan: W ashington University eliminates loans as part of its undergraduate financial aid offer to all students. 2) W ashU Pledge: Incoming first-year, full-time Missouri and southern Illinois students who are from families with annual incomes of $75,000 or less will be provided a free undergraduate education. The W ashU Pledge covers the full cost of a W ashington University education which includes tuition, housing, food and fees, and is guaranteed for four years. 3) First-Year Grants: First-year students who are from families with incomes of $75,000 or less will receive $1,500 toward the cost of start-up supplies and a $1,550 grant to replace the expectation that students work the summer before starting at W ashington University. 4) Technology Grant: Incoming students who have any need-based scholarship or grant aid will receive a bookstore credit of $1,293 to cover the cost of the university standard minimum-requirement-meeting computer. W ashington University no longer considers home equity as part of its need-based financial aid offers. W ashington University in St. Louis Common Data Set 2025-2026
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESDisciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
1 TABLESource Document
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