Applying to WUSTL

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Washington University in St Louis is 12.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 46.99%. 15,206 men and 17,034 women applied to WUSTL and 1,825 men and 2,044 women students were accepted.

Among them, 858 men and 981 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WUSTL.

In 2024, 536 students (29% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 514 students (28%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WUSTL.

The median SAT score is 1,540 with 750 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 770 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 33 at WUSTL. The median ACT math score is 34 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Washington University in St Louis are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WUSTL. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Washington University in St Louis.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Washington University in St Louis. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WUSTL.