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Overview |
Washington and Lee | |||
| Location | Lexington, VA | |||
| Setting | Distant Town | |||
| Enrollment | 2,277 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | wlu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Washington and Lee | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,315 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,315 | |||
| Room & Board | $17,685 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $24,667 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,323 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% |
Admission |
Washington and Lee | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 6,820 | |||
| Admitted | 1,184 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | |||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Washington and Lee | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Washington and Lee | |||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 |
Diversity |
Washington and Lee | |||
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| % Men | 9% | |||
| % Women | 8% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 82% | |||
| % Black | 2% | |||
| % Hispanic | 3% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 4% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
Washington and Lee | |||
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| % In-State | 17% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | |||
Campus |
Washington and Lee | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/