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Washington and Lee University

Acceptance Rate 16.96 %
SAT Average 1,480
Tuition & Fees $64,525
Student Population 2,243
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $50,487

Academic Overview

Washington and Lee University Campus, Lexington, VA
Washington and Lee University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Lexington, Virginia. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $64,525 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $47,437.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,243 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 16.96% and the graduation rate is 94% last year.
The salary after graduation from Washington and Lee University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $93,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, W&L's tuition & fees is $64,525. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $47,437.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$64,525
Graduate$47,437
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at W&L. The acceptance rate of W&L is 16.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.86%. The average graduation rate is 94% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $50,487 and 63% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,243 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Washington and Lee University is 16.96 %.
Acceptance Rate
16.96%
Graduation Rate for Washington and Lee University is 94 %
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate for Washington and Lee University is 98 %
Retention Rate
98%
Student Population for Washington and Lee University is 2,243
Student Population
2,243
Student to Faculty Ratio for Washington and Lee University is 7 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
7 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $50,487 at Washington and Lee University.
Financial Aid Amount
$50,487

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116
Phone540-458-8400
WEBwww.wlu.edu/
Admissionwww.wlu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.wlu.edu/admissions/applying/
Financial Aidwww.wlu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://wlu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.wlu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/other-types-of-aid/veterans-benefits
Disability Servicewww.wlu.edu/disability-accommodations

Offered Degrees

W&L offers 38 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's371
Doctorate (Practical)11

Special Learning Opportunities

Washington and Lee University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Freshmen (full-time) are required to live in on-campus house (e.g. dorms) at Washington and Lee University.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassNo
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,478)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,975)

Veterans Benefits

Washington and Lee University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges