Washington and Lee University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Lexington, Virginia |
| Online | wlu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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 5,855 prospective students applied, and 1,239 were granted admission. Of those admitted 474 enrolled in the school. 2,219 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $51,420 plus fees of $1,035. Washington and Lee is ranked 45 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1350/1490 |
| ACT | 31/34 |
| GPA | 3.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,950 |
| Other Fees | $1,035 |
| Room and Board | $13,925 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,170 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,500 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| R |
University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, Virginia |
| G |
George Washington UniversityWashington, District Of Columbia |
| G |
Georgetown UniversityWashington, District Of Columbia |
| D |
Davidson CollegeDavidson, North Carolina |
| S |
St John's CollegeAnnapolis, Maryland |
| K |
Kenyon CollegeGambier, Ohio |
| H |
Haverford CollegeHaverford, Pennsylvania |
Reviews
Student and Parent Reviews
If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences with this school. What is it really like to go to Washington and Lee University?
Nov 29, 2018
R******d from Colorado
Very conservative, homogeneous place. If you want to spend 4 years with wealthy, white, southern, Republican frat boys, this is your place. Lots of freshmen driving brand new BMWs, lots of hats that say "Country Club of Mobile" or "Charleston Country Club." You know that Congressman who heckled Obama during the State of the Union address? He shouted "You lie!" He was Joe Wilson, W&L class of 1969. Lots of Congressmen, governors, judges, etc. come from this place. The entire social life revolves around fraternities. 95% of guys were in frats when I was there. Don't get me wrong, you can get a good education at W&L. Good faculty, rigorous classes. I learned a lot. But, if I had it to do over, I'd go somewhere that exposed me to more perspectives, some place that had students from a broader range of backgrounds. This is more of a place to surround you with people exactly like yourself and reinforce your current opinions, if you're a white son of a doctor from Alabama or Georgia.
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Nov 21, 2018
D******e from Maryland
Fantastic place to spend four years. You will emerge enlightened and armed with the skills for the next stage, whether that be grad school or the workplace. Phenomenal alumni network and sense of common experience and purpose.
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Jun 27, 2014
D******w from Lexington, VA
W&L is a great school all-around. Academically it is undisputedly one of the top liberal arts schools in the country. One unique academic charactarstic about W&L is the AACSB accredited business school which is highly unusual for a college of W&L's size. W&L has one of the largest (some years THE largest) percentage of students participating in greek life.
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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.
