Washington and Lee University
Admissions
Interested in attending Washington and Lee University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Washington and Lee University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Washington and Lee University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Washington & Lee accepted 17% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 6,820 people applied and 1,184 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Washington and Lee University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 42% ended up enrolling at Washington and Lee University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Washington and Lee University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Washington & Lee considers:
Very Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Academic GPA
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Washington and Lee University?
Grades
81% of freshmen who attended Washington & Lee were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 98% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Washington & Lee is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Washington and Lee University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Washington & Lee's Early Decision acceptance rate is 34%, compared to 17% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Washington and Lee University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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