Washington and Lee Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.
Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?
Open Admissions
No
Selectivity of College
More Selective
Acceptance Rate
19%
Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)
Applicant Total
6,621
Accepted
1,248
Enrolled
484
Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender
Applicants: Men - Women 47 to 53
Accepted: Men - Women 46 to 54
Enrolled: Men - Women 51 to 49
Average Test Scores
About 26% of students accepted to Washington and Lee submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 700 and 750. Math scores were between 710 and 780.
SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Washington and Lee University ( 700 to 750 )
SAT Math Scores for Washington and Lee University ( 710 to 780 )
Washington and Lee received ACT scores from 32% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 32 and 35.
ACT Composite Scores for Washington and Lee University ( 32 to 35 )
Additional Question to Ask
A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?