Overview
Student Population
Located in Lexington, Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,621 prospective students applied, and 1,248 were granted admission. Of those admitted 484 enrolled in the school. 2,232 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $58,260 plus fees of $1,120. Washington and Lee is ranked 26 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Washington and Lee is rated within the top 7% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Washington and Lee University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#26 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#36 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1410/1530 |
| ACT | 32/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,120 |
| Room and Board | $16,270 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,300 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 21% |
| Business | 19% |
| Foreign Languages | 9% |
| History | 7% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234207 IPEDS survey data for Washington and Lee University.
Current students may use the Washington and Lee University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.