Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Washington and Lee's yield is 20 pts higher than Dickinson's
Yield rate - 2
Washington and Lee is 3.0× more selective than Dickinson
Acceptance rate - 3
Washington and Lee's SAT midpoint is 95 points higher than Dickinson's
SAT midpoint
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
- DickinsonVery 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 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 26–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Washington and LeeTest-optional
- DickinsonTest-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.
Dickinson
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Washington and Lee | Dickinson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Very important |
| Essay | Considered | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | 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;Dickinson College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Dickinson College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Dickinson 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