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Colleges / Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate19%
Acceptance Rate19%

About Washington and Lee

Washington and Lee University is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Lexington, Virginia. Washington and Lee was founded in 1749. The college currently enrolls around 2,238 students a year, including 1,857 undergrad students.

Washington and Lee Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Washington and Lee. Around 19% of applicants get into Washington and Lee each year. In 2022, 6,614 students applied to Washington and Lee and 1,248 were admitted.

Washington and Lee University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 19%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 48%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 26%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Washington and Lee University is locatedin Lexington, Virginia,.

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College Info

204 West Washington Street Lexington, VA 24450

Campus Setting: Small Town

Washington and Lee Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Jan 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Washington and Lee is Jan 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Washington and Lee is Jan 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Washington and Lee ACT Scores

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ACT Range

32 - 35

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

35 and Above

Good

32 to 35

Avg

32 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Washington and Lee is 33. Students with an ACT score of 35 and above have a good chance of getting into Washington and Lee. Students with an ACT score that falls between 32 and 35 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 32 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Washington and Lee SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1410 - 1530

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Math SAT Range

710 - 780

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Reading SAT Range

700 - 750

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1530 and Above

Good

1410 to 1530

Avg

1410 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Washington and Lee students is 1458. Applicants with SAT scores of 1530 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Washington and Lee, while applicants with SAT scores between 1410 to 1530 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1410 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Washington and Lee.

Washington and Lee Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$80,920

In State

$80,920

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$60,590
$60,590
Fees
$1,160
$1,160
Housing
$16,920
$16,920
Books
$2,250
$2,250

Student Life

Wondering what life at Washington and Lee is like? There are approximately 2,238 students enrolled at Washington and Lee, including 1,857 undergraduate students and 381 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 18% percent are from VA and 82% percent of students are from other states.

100%

Full Time

0.16%

Part Time

18%

In State

82%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,238

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

19%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$61,750

Out-of-State

$61,750

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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