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Lexington, VA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 17%
W&L is a private university in Lexington, Virginia. Washington and Lee University was founded in 1749 and enrolls 2,255 students.
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| Total Enrollment |
2,255 |
| Campus Setting |
town |
| Admission rate |
17% |
See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Washington and Lee University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
710 |
730 |
750 |
| SAT Math |
700 |
760 |
780 |
| ACT Composite |
32 |
34 |
35 |
| ACT English |
34 |
35 |
35 |
| ACT Math |
29 |
32 |
34 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Secondary school record |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Legacy status |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Decision 1 |
Nov 1 |
| Early Decision 2 |
Jan 1 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Washington & Lee University.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$63,315 |
$63,315 |
| Fees |
$1,210 |
$1,210 |
| Room and Board |
$17,685 |
$17,685 |
| Books |
$2,290 |
$2,290 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$84,500 |
$84,500 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Law |
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107 |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
96 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
70 |
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| Economics, General |
67 |
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| Accounting and Business/Management |
40 |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other |
30 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
29 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
24 |
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| Neuroscience |
22 |
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| Environmental Studies |
21 |
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| Computer Science |
20 |
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| History, General |
17 |
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| Sociology and Anthropology |
16 |
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| Mathematics, General |
15 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
14 |
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| Public Relations/Image Management |
14 |
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| Chemistry, General |
9 |
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| Engineering, General |
9 |
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| Engineering Science |
7 |
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| Philosophy |
7 |
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| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
6 |
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| Journalism |
6 |
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| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
6 |
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| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
6 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
5 |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
5 |
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| Physics, General |
5 |
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| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
4 |
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| Biochemistry |
4 |
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| French Language and Literature |
3 |
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| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
3 |
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| Music, General |
3 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
2 |
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| German Language and Literature |
2 |
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| Russian Studies |
1 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
1 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release
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