Washington and Lee University
The following information is provided for applicants merely as a guide and is by no means indicative of all the aspects of your application that are considered. Fully one-third of our decision-making process lies in your personal achievements, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, etc. Because of this, it is impossible to allow numbers and statistics to adequately explain application decisions.
Should you have detailed questions regarding your personal application to Washington and Lee, we strongly encourage you to contact us.
Statistics are for the class matriculating in the fall of 2007, graduating in the spring of 2011.
Applications Received: 3718
Acceptances Offered: 1019
Number Enrolling: 463 (232 male/231 female)
Average Rank = 92% (Top 8%)
Percent in Top Decile: 81
Percent with three or more years of a foreign language: 94
Percent with calculus-level math or higher: 77
Percent with four or more years of science: 80
Percent with AP or IB coursework: 96
Number of first-generation college students: 31
Number of Eagle Scouts: 32
Number of Valedictorians/Salutatorians: 39
Number of editors of major publications: 48
Number of students with significant international experience (not foreign citizens): 51
Number of presidents of major student organizations: 74
Number of varsity team captains: 161
SAT Critical Reasoning Mid-50%: 660-740
SAT Math Mid-50%: 650-720
SAT Writing Mid-50%: 650-730
Overall Mid-50% SAT: 1350-1440 (includes only CR and M)
ACT Composite Mid-50%: 28-31
