School Information

83.5
Total Enrollment 2,153
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 7 : 1

Washington and Lee University

http://www.wlu.edu/
204 West Washington Street, Lexington, Virginia 24450-2116
(540) 458-8400

Washington and Lee University provides a liberal arts education that develops students' capacity to think freely, critically, and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be prepared for life-long learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Washington and Lee University, 60.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 53.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $26,241), and 22% receive loans ($6,222 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,755.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Washington and Lee University is $18,991 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,222 people applied to Washington and Lee University. Of the applicants, 19.0% were admitted (20.0% male & 18.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (39.0% male and 41.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     15.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     94.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     87.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     89.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     91.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (540) 458-8710
Admissions Office Email admissions@wlu.edu
Admissions Office Address Washington and Lee Office of Admissions 204 W. Washington St. Lexington, Virginia 24450
Admissions Website http://www.wlu.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Washington and Lee University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Washington and Lee University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 740
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 730
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 730
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 29
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 32
ACT English (25th Percentile) 30
ACT English (75th Percentile) 34
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 32
 
Washington and Lee University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
East Asian Studies 0
Russian Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 32
Biochemistry 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 114
Accounting 0
Accounting and Business/Management 39
Business Administration and Management, General 75
Communication, journalism, and related programs 28
Journalism 28
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer Science 3
Engineering 7
Chemical Engineering 0
Engineering Physics 7
English language and literature/letters 31
English Language and Literature, General 31
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 29
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 11
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 4
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 3
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
Spanish Language and Literature 7
History 25
History, General 25
Legal professions and studies 5 137
Law (LLB, JD) 137
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL) 5
Mathematics and statistics 10
Mathematics, General 10
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 12
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Neuroscience 9
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Studies 0
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 7
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical sciences 22
Chemistry, General 6
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
Geology/Earth Science, General 6
Physics, General 10
Psychology 17
Psychology, General 17
Public administration and social service professions 0
Public Policy Analysis 0
Social sciences 73
Anthropology 1
Economics, General 31
Political Science and Government, General 37
Sociology 4
Visual and performing arts 13
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
Music, General 0
 
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