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Washington and Lee University
Lexington,
VA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate17%
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About Washington and Lee
Washington and Lee University is a private, nonprofit university in the town of Lexington, Virginia. Washington and Lee was founded in 1749. The university currently enrolls around 2,243 students a year, including 1,867 undergraduates.
Washington and Lee Acceptance Rate 2022
It is extremely difficult to get into Washington and Lee. Around 17% of applicants get into Washington and Lee each year. Out of 7,224 applications received in 2022, 1,225 students were offered admission.
| Washington and Lee University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 17% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 42% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 28% |
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 located in Lexington, Virginia,.
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College Info
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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1410 - 1535
Math SAT Range
710 - 780
Reading SAT Range
700 - 755
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1535 and Above
Good
1410 to 1535
Avg
1410 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Washington and Lee students is 1469. Applicants with SAT scores of 1535 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Washington and Lee, while applicants with SAT scores between 1410 to 1535 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
$82,210
In State$82,210
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$63,315
$63,315
Fees
$1,210
$1,210
Housing
$17,685
$17,685
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Washington and Lee is like? There are approximately 2,243 students enrolled at Washington and Lee, including 1,867 undergraduate students and 376 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 Time0.43%
Part Time18%
In State82%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,243
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
17%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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