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Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Highly Selective • 14% Acceptance
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14%
Accept Rate
Highly Selective
$23,781
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.9K
Students
Small campus body
$76,516
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Washington and Lee University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Lexington, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 14%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
14% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading710 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math720 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 34
1typical 50% range36
14%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing32% of degrees
Social Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,699
Earnings 5yr: $109,628
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,946
Earnings 5yr: $106,739
Debt: $16,750
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,837
Earnings 5yr: $145,820
Debt: $23,399
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,606
Earnings 5yr: $108,151
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,087
Earnings 5yr: $70,608
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,190
Earnings 5yr: $75,915
Debt: N/A
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $79,742
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,781
In-State Tuition$68,045
Out-of-State Tuition$68,045
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

11%
Pell Grants
14%
Take Loans
88%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$76,516
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$94,810

Completion Signals

94%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,617
Est. Monthly Payment
$179/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$145,228
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