Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · Official website ↗
12%
Admission rate
7,857
Undergraduates
$69,594
Tuition / yr
$92,523
Cost of attendance / yr
$91,497
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
1500–1570
SAT, middle 50% (approx.)
33–35
ACT, middle 50%
International students should also budget for health insurance, visa and travel costs not shown here.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | about $92,523 per year (tuition, housing, food, books — U.S. Department of Education figure) + flights and visa. Four years cost roughly four times this if prices stay the same; colleges usually raise prices every year. |
|---|---|
| Money from the college | Need-based aid: not yet determined. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students; the college does not publish amounts. |
| Chances of admission | very selective: about 1 in 8 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1500–1570. |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | St. Louis, MO · Large suburb · summer highs about 32°C, winter lows about -5°C · 12 km from STL airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Meets full financial need | Yes — meets the full demonstrated need of admitted studentsSources (1)“WashU meets 100 percent of demonstrated need for all admitted undergraduate students.”admissions.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“International students are considered for the merit-based academic division scholarships and welcome to apply for our Signature Scholar Programs (except for the John B. Ervin Scholars Program).”financialaid.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
| Forms for international aid applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Must request aid when applying? | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| SAT / ACT policy | Test-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted)Sources (1)“Optional – Self-reported or official SAT or ACT scores.”admissions.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption appliesSources (1)“International students for whom English is a second language are required to submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or Duolingo English Test. Students may also seek a waiver based on the exemptions listed below.”admissions.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
WashU School Scholarships
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“Each undergraduate school at WashU provides a number of four-year scholarships that range up to the full cost of tuition.”admissions.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“These scholarships do not require a separate application.”admissions.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International students are considered for the merit-based academic division scholarships”financialaid.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10WashU Signature Scholar Programs
Amount not published
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Dec 16
Sources (2)
“For priority consideration for our Signature Scholar Programs, submit either a Common Application or Coalition Application by December 16, 2026.”admissions.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International students are considered for the merit-based academic division scholarships and welcome to apply for our Signature Scholar Programs (except for the John B. Ervin Scholars Program).”financialaid.washu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $108,590 | $185,551 |
| Computer Science | $121,535 | $177,066 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $102,081 | $162,355 |
| Systems Engineering | — | $119,297 |
| Chemical Engineering | — | $107,843 |
| Economics | $75,702 | $102,439 |
| Marketing | $66,898 | $100,489 |
| Mathematics | $75,712 | $98,497 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,601 | $95,965 |
| Psychology, General | — | $91,787 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $91,446 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $57,981 | $90,778 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included.
Location
| City / state | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Nearest major airport | St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), about 12 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Climate
| Warmest month (Jul) | average high 32°C (90°F) |
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| Coldest month (Jan) | average low -5°C (24°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 1,059 mm |
| Snowfall per year | 42 cm |
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 5° | 8° | 14° | 20° | 25° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 27° | 21° | 13° | 7° |
| Low °C | -5° | -2° | 3° | 8° | 14° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 3° | -2° |
| Rain mm | 66 | 57 | 89 | 120 | 122 | 114 | 100 | 86 | 75 | 80 | 87 | 64 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the St Louis Lambert Intl Ap, Mo Us weather station, about 13 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.