Washington and Lee University
VA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 13.5% | 499 | 95.9% | 1,480 |
| 2024-2025 | 14.0% | 472 | 93.9% | 1,480 |
| 2023-2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022-2023 | 17.0% | 476 | 94.0% | — |
| 2021-2022 | 18.9% | 484 | 93.6% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Davidson College
- University of Richmond
- Colgate University
- Bucknell University
- Wake Forest University
- William & Mary
- Furman University
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University admits 13.5% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Washington and Lee University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Washington and Lee University is 1430–1530, with a median score of 1480. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1430; students at the 75th percentile scored 1530.
What ACT score do I need for Washington and Lee University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Washington and Lee University is 33–34, with a median of 33.
How much does Washington and Lee University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Washington and Lee University is $73,575. Room and board is approximately $20,575. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University's 6-year graduation rate is 95.9%. The first-year retention rate is 97.5%.
How many students attend Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University enrolls 1,916 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Washington and Lee University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.