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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 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.