Washington and Lee University Comparison

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Overview

Washington and Lee
Location Lexington, VA
Setting Distant Town
Enrollment 2,243
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #30
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website wlu.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

Washington and Lee
Tuition (In State) $60,590
Tuition (Out of State) $60,590
Room & Board $16,920
Avg Net Price $24,733
Avg Grant Aid $55,567
% Receiving Grant Aid 61%

Admission

Washington and Lee
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 7,224
Admitted 1,225
Acceptance Rate 17%
Enrolled % 38.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.87
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 32/34
SAT Range 1410/1533
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 1, 2025

Academics

Washington and Lee
Student to Faculty Ratio 7:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (21%)
  • Business (19%)
  • Foreign Languages (9%)
  • History (7%)
  • Biology (7%)

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
% Men 49%
% Women 51%
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
% In-State 18%
% Out-of-State 73%

Campus

Washington and Lee
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/