Applying to W&L

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Washington and Lee University is 17.36% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.40%. 3,393 men and 3,427 women applied to W&L and 547 men and 637 women students were accepted.

Among them, 241 men and 261 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at W&L.

In 2024, 138 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 125 students (25%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at W&L.

The median SAT score is 1,490 with 730 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25^th percentile is 710. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 780 and 25^th percentile is 700 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 32 at W&L. The median ACT math score is 32 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Washington and Lee University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and Recommendations to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at W&L. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Washington and Lee University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools of Washington and Lee University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to W&L.