Washington and Lee University
tuition & fees
$64,525
graduate tuition & fees
$47,437
acceptance rate
17%
Student Population
2,243
Number of Programs
38
Financial Aid Amount
$50,487
SAT Scores
1,490
Graduation Rate
94%
Washington and Lee University is a Private, 4 years college located in Lexington, Virginia. W&L ranked 10th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st in Virginia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,243 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. W&L's acceptance rate is 16.99% last year (undergraduate school).
Washington and Lee University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Washington and Lee University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116 |
| Phone | 540-458-8400 |
| WEB | www.wlu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.wlu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.wlu.edu/admissions/applying/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wlu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://wlu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wlu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/other-types-of-aid/veterans-benefits |
| Disability Service | www.wlu.edu/disability-accommodations |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Washington and Lee University is 16.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.02%. The application fees are $60 for undergraduate programs and -$1 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 16.99 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 42.02 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | -$1 |
Tuition & Fees
W&L's 2024 tuition & fees is $64,525 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.49% compared to the last year's rate ($61,750).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $47,437. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $64,525 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $47,437 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 2,243 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. W&L has 1,867 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 376 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,243 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,867 |
| Graduate Students | 376 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
W&L offers 38 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by W&L
| Number of programs | 38 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✗ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |