Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Coed

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
19%
Acceptance Rate
6,621
Students Applied
1
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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No
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 1May 1
Other
Early Decision 2 Deadlines
January 1
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
18%
Out-Of-State Students
82%
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
53
32%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1453
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
710
75th
780
Reading
25th
700
75th
750
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
81
Top 25%
98
Top 50%
100

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 540-458-8710
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

If you're looking for a school with diversity, this may not be the most obvious pick. Though many students come from similar backgrounds, you can be sure that every student you will meet is extraordinary in some, or many, ways. Don't judge a book by it's cover. In addition, use your faculty! This school is rare in that all the faculty really want to help you, take you out for ice cream, give you research opportunities, etc. Don't end up senior year feeling like you never got to know any of your professors (though I'm not sure this is even possible!).
Maryland
Definitely apply for the Johnson Scholarship, even if you don't get it, the Scholarship Competition is a great way to really get familiar with the campus. And have a teacher proof-read your essay before you submit it!
Sommer from MT Pleasant, SC
Even if the price tag looks a bit big, apply! W&L is excellent at giving good financial aid.
Jared from Jackson, WI
Go out and get to tons of people as a freshman. The more people you know the happier you will be.
Jonathan from Oak Park, CA