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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 6,178 prospective students applied, and 1,147 were granted admission. Of those admitted 462 enrolled in the school. 2,219 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $53,730 plus fees of $1,100. Washington and Lee is ranked 31 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#31 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#26 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1360/1500 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,010 |
| Other Fees | $1,100 |
| Room and Board | $14,845 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,215 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,900 |
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.