Washington and Lee University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lexington, VA.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Washington and Lee University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
14% Acceptance Rate
For 2024-25 admission, 8,213 applied, 1,147 accepted, and 472 enrolled in W&L.
231 men and 241 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
1,480 SAT, 34 ACT
In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,480 and ACT score is 34. The SAT score of 1480 is very high, 96 to 98 as in percentile.
| 25th pctl. | 50th pctl. | 75th pctl. |
| SAT Score |
| Total | 1430 | 1480 | 1540 |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 710 | 730 | 760 |
| Math | 720 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Score |
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 34 |
| Math | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 35 |
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees are $68,045 for undergraduate programs and $47,437 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.46% compared to last year at Washington and Lee University.