Washington University in St Louis
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- Research university
Washington University in St Louis: international tuition 65,790 USD per year, one-year total cost 88,488 USD, acceptance rate 12.1%. Need-based aid is open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 125.
First-year international students, including those from Vietnam, can apply for WashU need-based aid with the CSS Profile, but must apply on time during admission. The pages do not clearly say whether international students are considered for merit scholarships.
Getting in. The school admits 12.1% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 730–770, Math 770–800, ACT 33–35. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 5+ or Duolingo 125+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 88,488 USD, before any scholarship. There are 3 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 2/11. You apply through Common Application or Coalition Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Washington University in St Louis?
International tuition is 65,790 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 88,488 USD.
Does Washington University in St Louis offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. First-year international students, including those from Vietnam, can apply for WashU need-based aid with the CSS Profile, but must apply on time during admission. The pages do not clearly say whether international students are considered for merit scholarships.
What English scores does Washington University in St Louis require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 125.
What is the acceptance rate at Washington University in St Louis?
The acceptance rate is 12.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Tiffany Blue2024Vlog
- Vinayak Nair2023Vlog
- StarWalks Café2026Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearSchool scholarships are considered with the admission application and need no separate form, but the pages do not say this applies to international students. Signature Scholar programs need a separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages only say WashU meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students. Nothing says whether admission decisions for international applicants ignore ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesFirst-year international applicants seeking need-based aid must submit the CSS Profile (code 6929). If they cannot pay the fee, they may use WashU's own institutional aid form.
Scholarships at this school
- School Scholarships (Architecture, Art, Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Signature Scholar ProgramsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: December 16, 2026 (priority consideration)
WashU need-based financial aid (meets 100% of demonstrated need, no loans)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The quote only says international applicants must submit the CSS Profile; the 100%-of-need, no-loan commitment is stated for all admitted students, without explicitly naming international students.
Deadline: Aid application due Nov 17 (Early Action / ED I), Jan 11 (ED II), Feb 1 (Regular Decision)
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- InterviewNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 25 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 14 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action application due (EA)Applicationin18days
- Early Decision I application due (ED)Application+18 days
- Early Action financial aid application due (EA)Financial aid+33 days
- Early Decision I financial aid application due (ED)Financial aid+33 days
- Early Decision I decisions released by (ED)Decision+57 days
- Early Action decisions released by (EA)Decision+69 days
- Early Decision II application due (ED2)Application+81 days
- Regular Decision application due (RD)Application+81 days
- Early Decision II financial aid application due (ED2)Financial aid+88 days
- Regular Decision financial aid application due (RD)Financial aid+109 days
- Early Decision II decisions released by (ED2)Decision+120 days
- Regular Decision decisions released by (RD)Decision+168 days
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Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data