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Acceptance Rate History
Washington and Lee University
VA · Current rate: 17%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.96% | 7,224 | 1,225 |
| 2021 | 18.85% | 6,621 | 1,248 |
| 2020 | 24.51% | 4,998 | 1,225 |
| 2019 | 18.57% | 6,178 | 1,147 |
| 2018 | 21.16% | 5,855 | 1,239 |
| 2017 | 22% | 5,455 | 1,200 |
| 2016 | 23.58% | 5,101 | 1,203 |
| 2015 | 23.88% | 5,377 | 1,284 |
| 2014 | 19.46% | 5,837 | 1,136 |
| 2013 | 18.43% | 6,222 | 1,147 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Washington and Lee University's acceptance rate has decreased from 18.4% in 2013 to 17.0% in 2022, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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