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Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 14%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $25,279
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 96%
- Median earnings
- $102,966
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Washington and Lee University is a private nonprofit college in Lexington, VA with 1,881 undergraduates. It admits 14% of applicants, and admitted students average 1498 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,279 per year ($28 for families earning under $30,000). 96% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $102,966 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 14%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,820
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,184
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 42%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing710–760
200800
SAT Math720–780
200800
ACT Composite33–34
136
What Washington and Lee University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $91,700
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $71,365
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$28
- $30–48k$690
- $48–75k$3,023
- $75–110k$10,627
- $110k+$39,474
Get a personal estimate with Washington and Lee University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 96%
- Freshman retention
- 97%
- Median earnings
- $102,966
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,881
- Student–faculty ratio
- 7:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 14%
- White68%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5%
- Asian5%
Washington and Lee University FAQ
What is Washington and Lee University's acceptance rate?+
Washington and Lee University admits 14% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for Washington and Lee University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 710–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 720–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1498.
What ACT score do you need for Washington and Lee University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–34.
Is Washington and Lee University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Washington and Lee University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,820 students applied to Washington and Lee University and 1,184 were admitted; 502 enrolled.
Does Washington and Lee University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Washington and Lee University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Washington and Lee University require an essay?+
Washington and Lee University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Washington and Lee University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $91,700 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,279.
What is Washington and Lee University's graduation rate?+
96% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 234207 · How we use this data
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