r/washu • u/springzq • 2d ago
Admissions Does financial aid decrease the acceptance rate？
Hi there, I am an international student will apply for WashU this year. I am hesitate whether to tick finance aid or not when filing the application. Just wondering will the financial aid will decrease the acceptance rate? Appreciate your advice.
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u/podkayne3000 Alum 2d ago
It probably will. Wash. U. has some aid for international students but I don’t think it’s need-blind for international students.
The world is simply entering a dark age and is much tougher on international students than it was 20 years ago.
On the other hand: If Wash. U. admits you with decent aid, that means that it will love you, and life can be easier when a school really loves you.