Washington University in St Louis application deadlines for fall 2027
St. Louis, Missouri · Private · 7,857 undergrads
WashU's early decision II is due Jan 4, 2027 and regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027. Early decision (Nov 2) and early action (Nov 2) have closed. Checked on admissions.washu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is WashU due?
Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 2, 2026 Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 2, 2026 55days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027 55days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027 Every WashU deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Mon, Nov 2, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.washu.edu |
| Early action | Mon, Nov 2, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.washu.edu |
| Early decision IIBinding | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.washu.edu |
| Regular decision | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.washu.edu |
Scholarship and priority dates
These dates don't close the application, but missing them can cost you money or a spot in honors.
- Wed, Dec 16, 2026 Scholarships: apply by Dec 16, 2026 for priority consideration. Checked Nov 5, 2026 on admissions.washu.edu
Does WashU need the SAT or ACT?
WashU is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions people ask
When is the Washington University in St Louis early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed on Mon, Nov 2, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admissions.washu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Washington University in St Louis early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed on Mon, Nov 2, 2026. Checked on admissions.washu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Washington University in St Louis early decision II deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision II is due Mon, Jan 4, 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admissions.washu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Washington University in St Louis regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Mon, Jan 4, 2027. Checked on admissions.washu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Washington University in St Louis require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. WashU is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on bulletin.wustl.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admissions.washu.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: bulletin.wustl.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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