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Washington and Lee University
Explore admissions details for Washington and Lee University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a private nonprofit institution in Lexington, VA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Washington and Lee University is very selective with an acceptance rate of 17%. Reported student size is about 1,884, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Washington and Lee University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Washington and Lee University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
17%
Average SAT
1,504
Average ACT
34
Student Size
1,884
In-State Tuition
$64,525
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,525
W&L Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Washington and Lee University sits in the very selective range with an acceptance rate of 17%. The average SAT shown here is 1,504, and the midpoint ACT composite is 34. Graduation rate is 95%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Washington and Lee University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
17%
Graduation Rate
95%
SAT Average
1,504
ACT Composite
34
SAT Reading
725
SAT Math
745
Graduation Rate
95%
Control
Private Nonprofit
W&L Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Washington and Lee University reports in-state tuition of $64,525 and out-of-state tuition of $64,525. Average net price is $23,911, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $82,990 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $19,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Washington and Lee University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$64,525
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,525
Average Net Price
$23,911
Attendance Cost
$82,990
Average Net Price
$23,911
Cost of Attendance
$82,990
Median Debt
$19,500
W&L Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Washington and Lee University enrolls about 1,884 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $94,810.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Washington and Lee University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
1,884
Median Earnings
$94,810
W&L GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.70 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.85 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Washington and Lee University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Washington and Lee University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Washington and Lee University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
Estimated Floor
3.70
Recommended GPA
3.85
Estimated Floor
3.70
Recommended GPA
3.85
How to Apply to W&L Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether W&L belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Treat Washington and Lee University as a higher-selectivity target and balance your list with match and safety schools instead of assuming one strong number is enough.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
W&L Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University currently shows an acceptance rate of 17% in this dataset.
How competitive is Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
What GPA is competitive for Washington and Lee University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.70 to 3.85 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Washington and Lee University cost?
Washington and Lee University reports in-state tuition of $64,525, out-of-state tuition of $64,525, and an average net price of $23,911.
What test scores are shown for Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University shows an average SAT of 1,504 and an ACT composite midpoint of 34.
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