More selective than 98% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 28% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Washington University in St Louis over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Washington University in St Louis SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Washington University in St Louis is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 730 | 770 |
| SAT math | 770 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1500 | 1570 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Washington University in St Louis admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 12% | 730–770 | 770–800 | 33–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 12% | 730–770 | 770–800 | 33–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Washington University in St Louis compared with other Missouri colleges?
Washington University in St Louis has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Ozarks | 12% | 64% | $6,100 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis | 12% | 94% | $21,786 |
| 3 | William Jewell College | 38% | 68% | $17,562 |
| 4 | Kansas City Art Institute | 55% | 58% | $27,650 |
| 5 | Lindenwood University | 57% | 49% | $19,638 |
| 6 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | 51% | $22,766 |
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Washington University in St Louis
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Washington University in St Louis admissions questions
What is the Washington University in St Louis acceptance rate?
Washington University in St Louis accepts 12% of applicants, about 1 in 8. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,855 of 32,240 applicants were admitted.
Does Washington University in St Louis require the SAT or ACT?
Washington University in St Louis considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Washington University in St Louis?
The middle 50% of Washington University in St Louis enrolled first-year students scored 1500–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Washington University in St Louis?
47% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,828 of 3,855).
Is Washington University in St Louis getting harder to get into?
Washington University in St Louis accepted 12% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 12% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Washington University in St Louis overview