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WashU offers Early Decision I & II and is test-optional. The university values intellectual curiosity and interdisciplinary study, housing several top-ranked undergraduate divisions.
The College Board has officially opened the CSS Profile for the 2027–2028 academic year, unlocking access to over $14 billion in nonfederal institutional aid across hundreds of colleges with fee waivers available for families earning up to $100,000.
The U.S. Department of Education officially opened the 2027–28 FAFSA form to the general public on September 23, marking the earliest release in program history and enabling applicants to submit federal aid documents well before November 1 early application deadlines.
Critical application milestones for Washington University in St. Louis for the 2026-2027 cycle, featuring November 2 deadlines for Early Decision I and Early Action, alongside January 4 cutoffs for Early Decision II and Regular Decision.
First-year WashU Medicine MD and MD/PhD students received their white coats at a ceremony Oct. 2. Other ceremonies recognized incoming students studying physical therapy, occupational therapy and audiology. The post ‘It’s up to us to be advocates, healers, make connections’ appeared
Admissions notification timeline for Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2031, covering newly introduced non-binding Early Action alongside Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision releases.
Federal lawmakers and regulators have formally requested public documentation from institutions including Michigan, Yale, and Vanderbilt regarding admissions scoring rubrics, campus speech protections, and artificial intelligence usage.
In his annual Student Union address, WashU Chancellor Andrew Martin shared that the incoming Class of 2030 represents 48 states and 29 nations, with 45% receiving need-based financial aid averaging $78,000 annually.
Washington University in St. Louis climbed four positions to No. 16 in the 2027 U.S. News rankings, benefiting from strong alumni starting salaries under the new earnings-by-major formula and its expanding no-loan financial aid program.
Rice University climbed to No. 16 in the 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, earning top-ten honors for best value, undergraduate teaching, and learning communities as engineering and business programs gained ground.
High school seniors applying for full four-year Match Scholarships to top partner universities face the upcoming October 1 deadline for the 2026 QuestBridge National College Match application.
WashU's Class of 2030 arrived with little change to the university's headline admissions numbers, but the share of moderate-income students continued to grow. The story comes as WashU prepares broader changes to its admissions strategy.
WashU's Class of 2030 arrived with little change in the University's headline admissions numbers of previous years, but one group continued to grow: moderate-income students. The university is preparing further admissions changes in coming cycles.
Washington University in St. Louis acceptance rate is 11% for 2026. SAT: 1500-1570, ACT: 33-35. WashU emphasizes Early Decision I and II as the strongest admission rounds for committed applicants.
WashU acceptance rate approximately 11%. ED I and ED II are described as the best rounds for students who have confirmed WashU as their top choice.
For Caleb Rogers, serving as 2026-2027 editor-in-chief of the Washington University Law Review is both a leadership opportunity and a chance to help shape the scholarship the journal publishes.
Washington University in St. Louis acceptance rate is approximately 11 percent for the 2026 cycle. WashU continues its highly selective admissions with SAT range of 1500-1570 and ACT range of 33-35.
Washington University in St. Louis acceptance rate is 11.3% with SAT range of 1500-1570 and ACT range of 33-35. Regular decision deadline is January 2.
George Washington University is the most recent college that has been caught in the U.S. Department of Justice’s crosshairs.
Beginning Sept. 1, WashU Olin Business School will launch five signature MBA scholarships in high-impact areas for the school.
WashU boosted admissions outreach, enrolled 1,942 students in the Class of 2030 and is adding early action for the 2031 class. Leaders highlight strong international interest, growing student focus on AI and career outcomes and an upcoming review of the university’s test-optional policy.
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For the Class of 2028, the WashU acceptance rate remained low at just 12%. As Washington University in St. Louis continues marching toward the single-digit admit rate club, it’s...
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The 1,945 students in the WashU Class of 2030 moved onto the South 40 last week. The new Bears, arriving from 29 countries and every region in the U.S., are excited to explore St. Louis’ neighborhoods, food and landmarks.
Washington University in St. Louis has an acceptance rate of approximately 11.9% for the 2026 admissions cycle, with SAT scores of 1500-1550 for admitted students. Tuition starts at $72,722.
Washington University in St. Louis is updating admissions processes for fall 2027 applicants, including introducing a new Early Action round and bringing back demonstrated interest as a factor. The acceptance rate for recent cycles has been around 10-12%.
WashU's combined ED I and II acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 was 26% from 4,517 applicants. The Class of 2029 had an 11.92% overall rate from 33,283 applicants. ED I and II decisions for Class of 2030 went out in Dec 2025 and Feb 2026.
Washington University in St. Louis has an acceptance rate around 10% for the 2026 admissions cycle. WashU continues to be highly selective with strong Early Decision advantage for applicants.
WashU's Class of 2029 rate was 11.92% (3,968 of 33,283 applicants). Class of 2030 ED I and ED II decisions have been released; RD results pending. WashU is updating admissions processes and policies for fall 2027 applicants.
University of Miami has officially removed its supplemental essay for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle. Students will now only submit the main Common App essay. This is part of a growing trend among selective colleges.
WashU Admissions is adding an Early Action option and a priority scholarship deadline for the 2026-27 cycle. The university is also removing its optional essay and will now factor demonstrated interest into admissions decisions. Forbes predicts a major surge in applications.
WashU welcomed 3,968 students from 33,283 applicants for Class of 2029 (11.92%). For Class of 2030, ED I notifications went out December 2025, ED II in February 2026. Overall rate estimated around 10-11%.
WashU will add an Early Action option and priority scholarship deadline for the 2026-2027 cycle. The university is also removing its optional essay and will begin factoring demonstrated interest into admissions decisions.
WashU's acceptance rate is around 10-11% for the 2026 cycle. Early Decision provides a significant admissions advantage. The university continues to be highly selective.
Washington University in St. Louis has an acceptance rate around 10-12% for the 2026 admissions cycle. The university continues to be highly selective with a strong Early Decision advantage for applicants.
WashU's acceptance rate around 10-11%. Incoming class profile available on admissions site. Strong early decision advantage for applicants.
Washington University in St. Louis admitted about 12.1% of applicants, offering admission to roughly 3,951 of nearly 33,000 applicants and enrolling about 1,847 first-year students. 60% of admitted applicants submitted test scores.