University
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Source: Washington University in St. Louis Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Retrieved 2026-09-01
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Biology, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Classical and Ancient Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Dance
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Visual and Performing Arts
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Economics
Social Sciences
Economics and Computer Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Education, General
Education
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering, General
Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Engineering
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources and Conservation
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physical Sciences
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Health Professions and Related Programs
History
History
Human Resources Management and Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
International Relations and National Security Studies
Social Sciences
International/Globalization Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Management Information Systems and Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Marketing
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physics
Physical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Psychology, General
Psychology
Psychology, Other
Psychology
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Religion/Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research and Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
English Language and Literature/Letters
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Sociology
Social Sciences
Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Sustainability Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Systems Engineering
Engineering
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education
Urban Studies/Affairs
Social Sciences
Financial aid · 2025–2026
2026-02-02 — "The FAFSA submission deadline for first-year students is February 2, 2026, for all admission decision plans." (Fall 2026 entry / 2025-2026 cycle.)
https://financialaid.washu.edu/apply-for-aid/first-year-us-applicants/No supplemental essays are required for this university.
Application fee · Required
Value: 75
"The $75 nonrefundable application fee is required" to complete the application.
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Fee waiver · Optional
WashU waives the $75 fee for any student who applies for need-based financial aid, for participants in listed college access organizations (College Bound, Houston EMERGE, LEDA, QuestBridge, A Better Chance, Target H.O.P.E., and others), and for U.S. military veterans. Common App / Coalition fee-waiver criteria (e.g., ACT/SAT fee waiver, TRIO, USDA income guidelines, foster/homeless status) also qualify.
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/application-fee-waiver/Teacher evaluations · Required
Value: 1
One teacher evaluation required; one optional additional letter of recommendation is permitted.
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Counselor recommendation · Required
One counselor recommendation required.
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Personal essay · Required
Common Application or Coalition Application essay required.
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Supplemental essays · Required
A 250-word response to the WashU-specific question "Please tell us what you are interested in studying at college and why."
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Secondary school report · Required
School report and official transcript required.
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/English proficiency · Required
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required for students whose first language is not English.
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/CSS Profile · Required
"The CSS Profile must be submitted by all applicants for need-based financial aid." A CSS Profile from both biological-parent households is required when parents are separated or divorced (waiver available).
https://financialaid.washu.edu/apply-for-aid/first-year-us-applicants/FAFSA · Required
"All students seeking financial aid who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents must submit the ... Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)."
https://financialaid.washu.edu/apply-for-aid/first-year-us-applicants/Other · Optional
Optional 90-second video supplement; "Applicants will not be penalized for opting not to submit a video."
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/optional-writing-supplement-and-video/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://financialaid.washu.edu/apply-for-aid/first-year-us-applicants/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/application-fee-waiver/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://financialaid.washu.edu/apply-for-aid/first-year-us-applicants/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/optional-writing-supplement-and-video/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports essay_prompts
https://admissions.washu.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-us-applicants/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://washu.edu/about/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?179867Retrieved 2026-06-10
