Washington University of Science and Technology SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
WUST’s low tuition and test-optional policy can make it look broadly accessible, but its 7.3% acceptance rate points to a selective process. Aim for the upper end of WUST’s admitted-student SAT or ACT range, then submit scores only if they strengthen your profile.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Washington University of Science and Technology facts and stats
Washington University of Science and Technology is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of about 400 students. WUST has a 75% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 67%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Alexandria, VA
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Key Washington University of Science and Technology application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
September 11
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to WUST, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use later retakes to improve your superscore. Because the Regular Decision deadline is September 11, an August retake is likely the last realistic chance to have scores arrive on time, and September or later tests are unlikely to help for that deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
WUST is a private for-profit institution with tuition and fees of $9,900. Review financial aid options, including federal aid through the FAFSA, to estimate your final cost.
At Washington University of Science and Technology, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $17,802 per year. Actual out-of-pocket costs can vary based on financial aid eligibility, enrollment load, housing choices, and personal expenses. Students should review WUST’s aid options and program costs closely to estimate what they may need to pay.
Student life at Washington University of Science and Technology
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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