2027 Class Profile
2027 Class Profile
There is no single formula for a successful application. We are looking for an exceptional group of intellectually curious students who will actively and positively contribute to the W&L community. We consider a wide range of factors in addition to your academic record. These include extra-curricular involvement, character, interest in attending W&L, and other personal qualities.
Meet the Class of 2027
Applied | 6,825 |
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Admitted | 1,185 |
Enrolled | 502 (273 Early Decision 1, Early Decision II and QuestBridge Offers. 226 Regular Decision, including 3 students on a gap year in 2022-23) |
48% | Men |
52% | Women |
<1% | Non-Binary |
10% | Johnson Scholars |
8% | International Students |
24% | Domestic Students of Color (students identifying as Asian American, African American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander and multi-racial) |
12% | First-Generation College Students |
10% | Children of Alumni |
6% | QuestBridge Finalists |
25% | Recruited Athletes |
High School Background
53% | Public / Charter School |
46% | Independent / Parochial School |
<1% | United World College |
<1% | Home School / Other |
Curriculum Background
91% | with AP, Advanced International Certificate of Education, and/or IB coursework |
66% | studied four years or more of at least one world language |
82% | completed at least one level of IB Math or a calculus course |
80% | studied four or more years' worth of lab science |
Scores*
32-35 | Middle 50% ACT Composite |
34 | Median ACT |
1430-1510 | Middle 50% SAT |
1470 | Median SAT |
*for the 52% of enrolling students who submitted scores during this test-optional year
Financial Aid Information
59% | Students Receiving W&L Grant Assistance |
$59,729 | Average Need-Based Grant |
$64,192 | Average Institutional Award (need and/or merit-based) |
13% | Pell Grant Recipients |
Geographic Breakdown
- 26 countries of origin represented
- 44 U.S. states/territories represented
- 26 languages, including English, spoke at home
Class of 2027 Engagement
We are thrilled to welcome this class of academically talented, curious, creative and courageous students, each of whom uniquely — and capably — emerged from the most selective process in the university's undergraduate history. Their leadership, community-engagement, entrepreneurship and resilience were prominent throughout high school. They served as honor council members, founders of dozens of clubs and non-profit organizations, student body presidents, published authors, state champion athletes and musicians, community servants, Girls and Boys State and Nation representatives, interns, editors in chief, family translators, Gold Award recipients and Eagle Scouts plus:
Improv comedian, cross-country cyclist (as in biked across the US!), the first secondary school student to intern in the Ukrainian parliament, team member responsible for raising $600,000 for leukemia and lymphoma research, NASA researcher, refugee tutor, Appalachian Trail hiker, polyglot, math dictionary co-author, Fairfax County Champion of Character award winner, amateur herpetologist, US State Department youth ambassador, Arabic, Indonesian, Irish and Korean dancers, grave chronicler, glass artist, poll worker, African culture club founder, wildlife management club founder, film festival curator, and bagpiper (apologies in advance to your roommate!)
Some of their jobs included:
"Scoopologist," steer breeder, sandwich artists, farm hands, escape room game master, baristas, henna artist, dock master, whitewater kayak instructor, lifeguards, retail mavens, Amish poultry stand representative, seamstress, restaurant hosts, disc golf course designer, referees, and froster at Nothing Bundt Cake, arguably the best bakery name ever.
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