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Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University is a small, private institution located in Lexington, va. Washington and Lee University offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,861 undergraduates
cost $61,750
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Admissions

Will I get into Washington and Lee University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 17.0%
SAT score average 1499
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Washington and Lee University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
7 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Law
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Economics
Political Science and Government
Accounting and Related Services
History
Research and Experimental Psychology

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,750
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,920
Books & supplies $2,024
Other expenses $2,296
Cost of attendance* $82,990
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $82,990 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,750
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,920
Books & supplies $2,024
Other expenses $2,296
Cost of attendance* $82,990
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $82,990 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Washington and Lee University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,861, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116
phone N/A
address www.wlu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Washington and Lee University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Washington and Lee University?

Washington and Lee University is located in Lexington, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Washington and Lee University? 

The acceptance rate for Washington and Lee University is 17%.

What’s the average GPA for Washington and Lee University?

The average high school GPA for Washington and Lee University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Washington and Lee University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Washington and Lee University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $331,960.

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