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Acceptance Rate History
Washington University in St Louis
MO · Current rate: 12%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.96% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 11.76% | 32,014 | 3,764 |
| 2021 | 13% | 33,634 | 4,373 |
| 2020 | 16.02% | 27,949 | 4,477 |
| 2019 | 13.85% | 25,426 | 3,522 |
| 2018 | 15.03% | 31,320 | 4,708 |
| 2017 | 15.96% | 30,463 | 4,863 |
| 2016 | 16.53% | 29,197 | 4,827 |
| 2015 | 16.74% | 29,259 | 4,898 |
| 2014 | 17.13% | 29,211 | 5,004 |
| 2013 | 15.55% | 30,117 | 4,684 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Washington University in St Louis's acceptance rate has decreased from 15.6% in 2013 to 12.0% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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