Lexington, VA
Highly competitive: fewer than 18 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 17%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,178 | 1,147 | 462 | 19% |
| 2020 | 4,998 | 1,225 | 459 | 25% |
| 2021 | 6,621 | 1,248 | 484 | 19% |
| 2022 | 7,224 | 1,225 | 476 | 17% |
| 2023 | 6,820 | 1,184 | 502 | 17% |
Fall 2023 applicants
637 of 3,427 women and 547 of 3,393 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Washington and Lee University has an acceptance rate of 17% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,184 of 6,820 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 18 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,820 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 502 enrolled.
No. Washington and Lee University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 17%.