Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Washington and Lee University reported a 14.0% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Washington and Lee University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lexington, VA, with an SAT reference of 1480 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $23,781 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

14.0%

8,969 applicants

SAT reference

1480

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$23,781

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Washington and Lee University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)143014801540
ACT (composite, 1–36)333434

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

94.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

96.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$94,810

Student Body

1,881

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Washington and Lee University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000N/A
$30,001 – $48,000N/A
$48,001 – $75,000$4,497
$75,001 – $110,000$8,162
$110,000+$40,646

Top Majors at Washington and Lee University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing144
Social Sciences67
Biological & Biomedical Sciences45
Psychology41
Physical Sciences24
History19
Communication & Journalism16
Engineering16
Foreign Languages & Linguistics15
Computer & Information Sciences14

Financial Aid at Washington and Lee University

About Washington and Lee University

Official website: https://www.wlu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wlu.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Washington and Lee University

What is the acceptance rate at Washington and Lee University?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Washington and Lee University is 14%. the reported applicant count is about 8,969. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Washington and Lee University?

The historical 14% acceptance rate suggests Washington and Lee University was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Washington and Lee University?

The imported historical records for Washington and Lee University include an SAT reference value of 1480 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Washington and Lee University?

The stored historical average net price at Washington and Lee University is $23,781 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 63%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $66,084 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Washington and Lee University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Washington and Lee University is 94%. its stored first-year retention rate is 97%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $94,810. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Washington and Lee University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Washington and Lee University?

Washington and Lee University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Washington and Lee University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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