A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Washington and Lee are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 5% more male students than female students enrolled at Washington and Lee University with a gender ratio of 9% men to 8% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washington and Lee has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9%
|
| Women |
8%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
194
|
| Women |
185
|
Washington and Lee serves a high number of out-of-state students with 83% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
17%
|
| Out of State |
75%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
13% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234207 IPEDS survey data for Washington and Lee University.
Last updated February 24, 2025