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.
Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-10; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Meets full financial need | Yes — meets the full demonstrated need of admitted studentsSources (2)“WashU meets 100 percent of demonstrated need for all admitted undergraduate students.”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 2026-11-10 |
|---|---|
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships |
| SAT / ACT policy | Test-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted)Source (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 |
Scholarships for first-year students
WashU School Scholarships
Amount not published
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
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 2026-11-10Location
| 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).
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.