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Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University
204 West Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Official telephone: (540) 458-8710
Fax number: (540) 463-8062
Website: https://www.wlu.edu/
Washington and Lee University
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
Application fee: $60
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 859
Number of early decision applications accepted: 296 (34%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 33%
Average SAT I: 727 verbal, 742 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1410 - 1530
Average ACT: 34 English, 32 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 32 - 35
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 27%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 25%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 6,820
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,184
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 669
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 82%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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