Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$67,025

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
753
25th
700
75th
780
25th
710
75th
35
25th
34
75th
34
25th
30
75th
34
25th
32
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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

7

students

1

faculty

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Extremely Selective

16%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,225
Declined 5,999
Total Received 7,224
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Private

1,867

undergraduate students

376

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1749, Washington and Lee University is a private four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to undergraduate research. It is located on a 415-acre campus in Lexington, Virginia—50 miles north of Roanoke and 190 miles south of Washington, D.C.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,243
Established in 1749
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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415-acre campus in Lexington (population: 7,136), 50 miles from both Lynchburg and Roanoke and 190 miles from Washington, DC. Bus serves Roanoke; air serves Lynchburg and Roanoke; train serves Staunton (30 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Washington and Lee University
204 West Washington Street
Lexington, VA
24450-2116

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
74%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
82%
Top 1/4
96%
Top 1/2
99%
Bottom 1/2
1%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
753
25th
700
75th
780
25th
710
75th
35
25th
34
75th
34
25th
30
75th
34
25th
32

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Extremely Selective

16%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,225
Declined 5,999
Total Received 7,224

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

66%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$50,487

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $64,525
Housing $9,230
Food $8,455
Additional fees $2,500
Books & supplies $2,290
Total $87,000
Average Financial Aid - $50,487
Total with Avg. Aid $36,513

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,339,102
State $48,064
Institutional $40,042,402
Other external $23,313
Total $41,452,881

Non-need-based

Federal $1,243,842
State $998,111
Institutional $9,489,925
Other external $623,895
Total $12,355,773

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 540 458-8717
F: 540 463-8062
financialaid@wlu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer

Club Sports - Women's

soccer, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, cheerleading, fly fishing, polo, racquetball, rock climbing, running, squash, strength/conditioning, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Centennial Conference, Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Business/Management yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Engineering Science yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medieval and Renaissance Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Business Administration
  3. Politics

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Education

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

2,243

total students

19%

in-state

81%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

1,867
students

Female
51%
951

Male
49%
916

17%

376
students

Female
50%
188

Male
50%
188

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

1,859
students

Female
51%
948

Male
49%
911

0%

8
students

Female
38%
3

Male
62%
5

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 1

Winter: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 28
Countries most often represented China
Kenya
Nepal
Pakistan
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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