Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 11.8%
- Average SAT
- 1,535
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,500–1,570
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 34
- Total Enrollment
- 7,897
Admissions Overview
Washington University in St. Louis is highly selective with an 11.76% acceptance rate. This means fewer than 12 students are admitted for every 100 who apply, making it one of the most competitive schools in the country. Successful applicants typically score between 1500-1570 on the SAT or around 34 on the ACT. The middle 50% SAT range spans just 70 points, indicating consistently high-achieving students. WashU seeks academically strong students who thrive in collaborative environments, particularly those interested in pre-professional tracks like pre-med. The school values intellectual curiosity and students who will contribute to its close-knit, high-achieving community where a 7:1 student-faculty ratio enables meaningful mentorship relationships.