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Washington University in St Louis admits 12% of those who apply, which makes it among the most selective in the country. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1530 out of 1600 (midpoints: 750 in reading and writing, 780 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 34 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $69,594 |
| Room and meals on campus | $23,338 |
| Books and supplies | $1,357 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $92,523 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $13,360 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 23% below the median net price of colleges in Missouri on this site ($17,270). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $2,578 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $589 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,361 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,636 |
| Above $110,000 | $47,130 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | MO median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 95% | 69% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 93% | 51% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $91,497 | $48,299 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $15,250 | $19,250 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Missouri and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
22% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 6% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 54% women and 46% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 6 of the 74 colleges in Missouri on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,362.
Other colleges in Missouri of a similar size
- Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, private nonprofit
- University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, public
- Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, public
- Maryville University of Saint LouisSaint Louis, private nonprofit
- University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, public
- Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Washington University in St Louis?
Washington University in St Louis admits 12% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Washington University in St Louis?
Published tuition and fees are $69,594 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Washington University in St Louis?
93% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.