Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 17.0%
- Average SAT
- 1,472
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,410–1,533
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 33
- Total Enrollment
- 1,884
Admissions Overview
Washington and Lee is highly selective, admitting just 17% of applicants. This means you're competing against thousands of top students for limited spots. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1410-1533 on the SAT or around 33 on the ACT. These numbers reflect the caliber of students who thrive in W&L's rigorous liberal arts environment. The school seeks students who will embrace its famous Honor Code, which allows for unproctored exams and unlocked dorm rooms. W&L wants future leaders who value integrity, excel academically, and will contribute to the tight-knit campus community of under 2,000 students in historic Lexington.