Washington and Lee University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Supplementary materials must be submitted by November 15, 2026; financial aid applications and Johnson Scholarship essays are both due on December 1, 2026. Decision: Decisions are released on December 20, 2026.
• ED2: January 5, 2027. Supplementary materials and financial aid applications must be submitted by January 15, 2027; the Johnson Scholarship essay is due on December 1, 2026. Decision: Decisions are released on February 1, 2027.
• RD: January 5, 2027. Supplementary materials must be submitted by February 1, 2027, and financial aid applications by February 15; the Johnson Scholarship essay is due on December 1, 2026. Decision: Decisions are released by April 1, 2027.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-12

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 8,213 applicants, 1,147 admitted (14.0%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1430–1540, ACT 33–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Character/personal qualities.
• Considered: Class rank, Academic GPA, Standardized test scores, Application essay, Interview, Talent/ability, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest.
• Not considered: Religious affiliation/commitment.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,700 (tuition and fees $68,045; housing and food $18,685; books and supplies $2,370; other expenses $2,600).
• Undergraduate application fee: $60.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Washington and Lee University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Supplementary materials must be submitted by November 15, 2026; financial aid applications and Johnson Scholarship essays are both due on December 1, 2026. Decision: Decisions are released on December 20, 2026. ED2: January 5, 2027. Supplementary materials and financial aid applications must be submitted by January 15, 2027; the Johnson Scholarship essay is due on December 1, 2026. Decision: Decisions are released on February 1, 2027. RD: January 5, 2027. Supplementary materials must be submitted by February 1, 2027, and financial aid applications by February 15; the Johnson Scholarship essay is due on December 1, 2026. Decision: Decisions are released by April 1, 2027.

What is the admission rate at Washington and Lee University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 8,213 applicants, 1,147 admitted (14.0%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1430–1540, ACT 33–34.

What does Washington and Lee University consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Character/personal qualities. Considered: Class rank, Academic GPA, Standardized test scores, Application essay, Interview, Talent/ability, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest. Not considered: Religious affiliation/commitment.

How much does it cost to attend Washington and Lee University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,700 (tuition and fees $68,045; housing and food $18,685; books and supplies $2,370; other expenses $2,600). Undergraduate application fee: $60.