Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Washington and Lee's SAT midpoint is 140 points higher than Colorado's
SAT midpoint - 2
Washington and Lee's yield is 10 pts higher than Colorado's
Yield rate - 3
Washington and Lee admits 14% vs. 18% at Colorado
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Washington and LeeHighly selective
- ColoradoVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Washington and LeeTest-optional
- ColoradoTest-optional
How they read a record
Washington and Lee
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
Colorado
and GPA are both important; class rank and tests are both considered. 68% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Washington and Lee | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Considered | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:Washington and Lee University (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Colorado College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;Colorado College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Colorado College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Colorado College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why