Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Lexington, VA · Town |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,881 |
| Acceptance rate | 14% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1410–1533 · 28% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1380–1510 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 32–34 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 7:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $87,000 |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Social sciences, Biology, Psychology, Physical sciences.
Washington and Lee University campus map
On campus
Gray-Minor Stadium, James G Leyburn Library, J T L Preston Library, Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Military Institute, Wilbur C Hall Library, George C Marshall Research Foundation Library, Duchossois Tennis Center, Liberty Hall Soccer Fields.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Macado's, Sheridan Inn & Restaurant, Subway, Beameup Barbeque, Taqueria Jalisco, Sunrise BBQ
- Coffee: Seasons Bakery & Cafe, Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe, Sweet Treats, Starbucks
- Nightlife: Brew Ridge Taps, Pole 1, County Seat
- Shops: Pappagallo, Sugar Maple Trading Co, Celtic Tides, Pumpkinseeds, The Bookery, Just Games
- Museums and culture: Stonewall Jackson House, Rockbridge Regional Library, Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson, Lime Kiln Theatre
- Groceries: Kroger, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Lexington Historic District, Hopkins Green, Revenhorst Park, Woods Creek Park
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