Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia, United States. Established in 1749 as Augusta Academy, it is among the oldest institutions of higher learning in the US.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 14%
- Average net price: $23,781
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,903
- Graduation rate (150%): 94%
- Graduation rate (200%): 94%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 96%
- Student to faculty ratio: 7:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $94,810
- Median earnings (8 years): $89,772
- Median earnings (6 years): $76,516
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Town, distant
- Calendar: Four-one-four plan
- City: Lexington, VA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Washington and Lee University include Business Administration and Management, Accounting and Business, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
- Business Administration and Management (96 bachelor's) · median earnings $121,699 4 years after graduation
- Accounting and Business (48 bachelor's) · median earnings $118,946 4 years after graduation · median debt $16,750
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (41 bachelor's)
- Political Science (32 bachelor's) · median earnings $95,190 4 years after graduation
- Economics (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $115,837 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,399
- Neuroscience (23 bachelor's)
- History (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $100,087 4 years after graduation
- Computer Science (14 bachelor's)
- Journalism (13 bachelor's)
- Biology (13 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 52%, Engineering 6%, Computer Science 5%, Biological Sciences 16%, Psychology 15%, Communication 6%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Doctoral.
Cost
Washington and Lee University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $76 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $76
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $887
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $6,983
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $9,222
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $42,745
- In-state tuition and fees: $68,045
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $68,045
- Books and supplies: $2,370
- On-campus room and board: $18,685
- Typical cost of attendance: $89,100
- Sticker vs net gap: 73%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 11%
- Federal loan recipients: 14%
- Average institutional grant: $64,471
- Average federal loan: $5,892
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500
Admissions
Washington and Lee University admits 14% of applicants. Of students admitted, 41% enrolled.
- Applications: 8,213
- Admitted: 1,147
- Enrolled: 472
- Yield (first-choice signal): 41%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,903
- Women: 51%
- Commuter share (estimated): 22%
- Part-time undergraduates: 0%
- Age 25 and older: 58%
- Graduation rate: 94%
- Come back after freshman year: 97%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 50%
- Student to faculty: 7:1
- Professor salary: $167,611
- Associate professor salary: $125,451
- Assistant professor salary: $99,676
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,478
- Meal plan meals per week: 24
- Average SAT: 1,480
- Average ACT: 34
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Not available
Common questions
What is the Washington and Lee University acceptance rate? Washington and Lee University admits 14% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Washington and Lee University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $76 a year after aid. Average net price is $23,781.
What majors does Washington and Lee University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Accounting and Business, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Political Science, Economics.
What is the average salary after Washington and Lee University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $94,810 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Washington and Lee University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 96% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 94%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Washington and Lee University official site: https://wlu.edu.