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Washington and Lee University
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  • LEXINGTON, VA
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Washington and Lee University
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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    Washington and Lee University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for W&L?

    Washington and Lee admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 25%. Students that get into Washington and Lee have an average SAT score between 1350-1500 or an average ACT score of 32-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Washington and Lee is January 1. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Washington and Lee early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    25%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    40%
    Total Applicants
    4,998
    SAT Range
    1350-1500
    SAT Reading
    670-740
    SAT Math
    680-760
    Students Submitting SAT
    52%
    ACT Range
    32-34
    ACT English
    33-35
    ACT Math
    29-32
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    48%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    wlu.edu/admissions/applying
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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