A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Washington and Lee are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at Washington and Lee University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washington and Lee has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,104
|
| Women |
1,139
|
Washington and Lee serves a high number of out-of-state students with 82% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
18%
|
| Out of State |
73%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
12% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234207 IPEDS survey data for Washington and Lee University.