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Washington and Lee University

Lexington, Virginia · Private · 1,881 undergrads

Washington and Lee University admits 14% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027.

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Can I get into Washington and Lee University?

14% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1430–1530 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

8,963 applied, 1,214 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Washington and Lee University cost?

$25,279 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $91,700.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$28
$30,000–$48,000$690
$48,000–$75,000$3,023
$75,000–$110,000$10,627
over $110,000$39,474

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Washington and Lee University need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 24% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1480 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on wlu.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

1,881
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Lexington, VA.
97%
of first-years come back for year two.
92%
finish in four years. 95% within six.
$103k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$17.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Washington and Lee University is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 5Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in VirginiaColleges for a 1500 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 34 ACTCheapest after aid, families under $30k

Questions people ask

Is Washington and Lee University test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Washington and Lee University is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on wlu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Washington and Lee University's acceptance rate?
14% for fall 2025: 1,214 of 8,963 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Washington and Lee University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1430 to 1530 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Washington and Lee University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $3,023 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $91,700.
When is the Washington and Lee University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 5, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027. Checked on wlu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Washington and Lee University have early decision?
Yes. 289 of 1,048 early decision applicants were admitted (28%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.