Washington and Lee University SAT and ACT scores
Lexington, VA · private college · 1,898 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Washington and Lee University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Washington and Lee University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Washington and Lee University scored 1430 to 1540, with an average of 1498. A score at or above 1490 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Washington and Lee University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 33 to 34. A 34 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Washington and Lee University require the SAT or ACT?
Washington and Lee University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Washington and Lee University accept the CLT?
Washington and Lee University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Virginia with similar scores
- University of VirginiaSAT 1410–1540
- University of RichmondSAT 1410–1530
- William & MarySAT 1400–1530
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversitySAT 1280–1450
- Patrick Henry CollegeSAT 1240–1420
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Case Western Reserve UniversitySAT 1430–1540
- Colgate UniversitySAT 1430–1540
- Boston CollegeSAT 1440–1540
- Northeastern UniversitySAT 1440–1540
- Scripps CollegeSAT 1440–1540
- Smith CollegeSAT 1420–1540
More about Washington and Lee University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Washington and Lee University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026