Admission & test scores

Washington & Lee University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1430–1540 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 34. Washington & Lee University admits 14% of applicants — highly selective. 97% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1430–1540middle half of admits
ACT midpoint34admitted students
Acceptance rate14%highly selective
First-year retention97%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1430
Average
1498
75th percentile
1540

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1430 and a quarter above 1540. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,881.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts 1497 34 5% $66,162
University of Richmond University of Richmond, Virginia 1497 — 22% $65,230
Smith College Northampton, Massachusetts 1500 33 21% $65,178
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California 1495 34 10% $72,097
Colby College Waterville, Maine 1501 33 7% $69,600
Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut 1501 33 16% $70,342

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Washington & Lee University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Washington & Lee University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1430 and 1540 on the SAT, with an average of 1498. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Washington & Lee University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 34.
How hard is it to get into Washington & Lee University?
Washington & Lee University admits 14% of applicants, which is highly selective. Of those who enrol, 97% return for a second year.
Does Washington & Lee University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.