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Washington and Lee University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Virginia

Washington and Lee University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
14%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹63,91,602Out-of-state
Students
1,881Undergraduates
Students per teacher
7.4Student to faculty

About

Washington and Lee University (Washington and Lee or W&L) is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia, United States. Established in 1749 as Augusta Academy, it is among the oldest institutions of higher learning in the US.
Washington and Lee's 325-acre campus sits at the edge of Lexington and abuts the campus of the Virginia Military Institute in the Shenandoah Valley region between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Allegheny Mountains. The institution consists of three academic units: the college itself; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics; and the School of Law. It hosts 24 intercollegiate varsity athletic teams which compete as part of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division III).

Admissions planning estimate

14% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 4%–24%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 17.36%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 17.4% (1,184/6,820; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

14 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,213
Offered a place 1,147
Enrolled 472

41.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1430-1540
4001600
ACT composite33-34
136

What a year costs

₹83,69,341 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹63,91,602
  • Housing₹17,55,119
  • Books & supplies₹2,22,619
Sticker price ₹83,69,341
After aid (average) ₹22,33,797

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹63,91,602
Out-of-state ₹63,91,602

Average aid awarded: ₹63,14,109 a year.

Outcomes and support

96.6%
Retention
93.9%
Graduation
53%
Get financial aid
82%
From out of state

One teacher for every 7.4 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 68%
Hispanic 8.6%
Asian 4.7%
African American 4.6%
Multiracial 4.4%
Unknown 1.2%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision II 5 Jan 2027 In 54 days
  3. Decisions out 1 Apr 2027 In 140 days

2 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Journalismbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate13.97%
Total Applicants8213
Admitted Applicants1147
Enrolled Applicants472
Application Fee₹5,636
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Early Decision II Date2027-01-05
Decision Notification Date2027-04-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1430
SAT Composite 75th %1540
ACT Composite 25th %33
ACT Composite 75th %34

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹63,91,602
Out-of-State Tuition₹63,91,602
Average Housing Cost₹17,55,119
Books & Supplies₹2,22,619
Average Net Price₹22,33,797
Students Receiving Aid53%
Average Aid Awarded₹63,14,109
Out-of-State Students82%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.57%
Asian4.73%
Hispanic8.61%
White68%
Multiracial4.36%
Native American0.16%
Pacific Islander0.16%
International8.24%
Unknown Race1.17%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate93.88%
Retention Rate96.61%
Student/Faculty Ratio7.35:1
Total Undergraduates1881

Contact

Street Address204 W Washington St
ZIP Code24450
Phone(540) 458-8710
Websitehttps://www.wlu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/