Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, W&L's acceptance rate is 16.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.86%. 3,575 men and 3,649 women applied to W&L and 545 men and 680 women students were accepted.
Among them, 228 men and 248 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at W&L.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at W&L
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,2243,5753,64900
Admitted1,22554568000
Enrolled47622824800
Acceptance Rate 16.96%15.24%18.64%--
Yield 38.86%41.83%36.47%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 133 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 125 students (26%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at W&L.
The median SAT score is 1,480 with 730 SAT EBRW and 750 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 753 and the 25th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 780 and 25th percentile is 710 .
The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th 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: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at W&L
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total141014801533
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing700730753
SAT Math710750780
ACT Composite323434
ACT Math303234
ACT English343535
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay 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 .
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W&L Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

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.
Admission Information for Applying to W&L
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.wlu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.wlu.edu/admissions/applying/
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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