Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 34
Popular programs at Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science. | 205 | |
| 2 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 189 | |
| 3 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 181 | |
| 4 | Economics. | 105 | |
| 5 | Anthropology. | 91 | |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineering. | 89 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 87 | |
| 8 | Political Science and Government. | 82 | |
| 9 | Marketing. | 79 | |
| 10 | Mathematics. | 77 | |
| 11 | Business/Managerial Economics. | 65 | |
| 12 | Design and Applied Arts. | 62 | |
| 13 | Cognitive Science. | 56 | |
| 14 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 55 | |
| 15 | International/Globalization Studies. | 52 | |
| 16 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 51 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Management and Services. | 48 | |
| 18 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 44 | |
| 19 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 43 | |
| 20 | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 41 |
Showing top 20 of 76 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Washington University in St Louis?
Washington University in St Louis has an acceptance rate of 12% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Washington University in St Louis?
Admitted students at Washington University in St Louis typically score between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Washington University in St Louis cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Washington University in St Louis is approximately $21,786 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Washington University in St Louis?
4-year graduation rate data for Washington University in St Louis is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.