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Applying to W&L

Acceptance Rate 16.96%
Yield 38.86%
SAT Score 1,480
ACT Score 34
Applicants 7,224

W&L Application and Admission Information

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate is 16.96% at Washington and Lee University. Total 7,224 students applied and 1,225 were accepted. The average SAT score of enrolled students is 1,480 and the average ACT score is 34.
The following table describes the general admission information for applying to W&L.
Open Admission Policy
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.wlu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.wlu.edu/admissions/applying/
Acceptance Rate16.96%
Average Test Scores1,480 SAT / 34 ACT
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits

Acceptance Rate, Yield, and Headcounts

For the academic year 2022-2023, the acceptance rate is 16.96%. A total of 7,224 students (3,575 men and 3,649 women) have applied to and 1,225 (545 men and 680 women) students admitted to Washington and Lee University.
Among them, 228 male and 248 female students have enrolled into W&L and its yield, also known as enrollment rate is 38.86%. The following table shows the admission statistics including admission stats, acceptance rate, and yield.
Admission Statistics at W&L
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,2243,5753,64900
Admitted1,22554568000
Enrolled47622824800
Acceptance Rate 16.96% 15.24% 18.64% - -
Yield (Enrollment Rate) 38.86% 41.83% 36.47% - -
[Chart] Washington and Lee University Acceptance Rate and Yield

Average SAT and ACT Scores

At W&L, 133 applicants (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 125 applicants (26%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees.
The average SAT score of those who submitted scores is 1,480 at W&L. SAT 75th percentile score is 1,533 and 25th percentile score is 1,410.
The average ACT score is 34 (ACT Composite) . The 75th percentile score of ACT is 34 and the 25th percentile score is 32.
The following table shows the detailed SAT and ACT scores distribution of enrolled students at W&L. You can check colleges having similar SAT score of W&L with SAT percentile at colleges by average SAT score and percentile page.
Average SAT and ACT Scores at W&L
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT Total141014801533
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing700730753
Math710750780
ACT Composite323434
Math303234
English343535
[Chart] SAT Scores by Subject
[Chart] ACT Scores by Subject

Application Requirements

For applying to Washington and Lee University, applicants require to submit 4 item(s) - High School Record, Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, Personal statement or essay.
In addition, 7 item(s) are considered for admission - High School GPA, High School Rank, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, Admission Test Scores, English Proficiency Test, Work experience, Legacy status.
Application Requirements for W&L
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Required ✓ Considered (not Required) ✗ Neither Required nor Recommended

Accepted Credits at W&L

The calendar system at Washington and Lee University is Four-one-four plan. Washington and Lee University accepts Advanced placement (AP) Credits. Next table describes credits that Washington and Lee University accepts.
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Dual Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for military training