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Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MOPrivate7,857 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
12.1%
SAT middle 50%
1500–1570
ACT middle 50%
33–35
Next deadline
Jan 4
Application fee
$75

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 2, 2026 Early Decision Decision by Dec. 11 · Binding Closed
Nov 2, 2026 Early Action Decision by Dec. 23 · Non-binding Closed
Jan 4, 2027 Early Decision II Decision by Feb. 12 · Binding 56 days left
Jan 4, 2027 Regular Decision Decision by Apr. 1 · Non-binding 56 days left
“The application deadline for Early Decision I is November 2, and the deadline for Early Decision II is January 4.”
Source: admissions.washu.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Application Common Application, Coalition Application
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays 2 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee $75

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

Architecture Portfolio strongly encouraged Separate admission Art Portfolio required, submitted via SlideRoom Separate admission Arts & Sciences You must select one of our undergraduate schools (Architecture, Art, Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering) when you apply. Separate admission Business You must select one of our undergraduate schools (Architecture, Art, Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering) when you apply. Separate admission Engineering You must select one of our undergraduate schools (Architecture, Art, Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering) when you apply. Separate admission

Tuition & fees
$69,594
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$91,497
6-year graduation
93%
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