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Washington and Lee University

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A+

Rating

Private

Type

2,243

Students

$53,730

Tuition

19%

Acceptance

#52

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Lexington, VA

204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116

Washington and Lee University is a small private liberal arts college located in Lexington, VA ranked 52nd in the United States. It has a total of 1,848 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, with a 18.57% acceptance rate. Washington and Lee University offers 38 different majors and is best known for its Accounting and Business Management, German Language and Literature, and Journalism programs (nationally ranked 1st, 6th, and 19th respectively). With an annual tuition of $53,730 per year, Washington and Lee University is extremely expensive. 87.97% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to earn roughly $76,100 per year, which is 83% greater than the national median.
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Cost

$54,830
Above Average

Washington and Lee University

$54,830

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$73,900

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$31,007

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

19%Acceptance
Moderately Selective

Washington and Lee University

19%

National

69%
Sat

1360 - 1500

55% of students submit

Admissions Yield

40%

ACT

29 - 33

45% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$60

Students

1,848Undergrads
Very Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

50%

In-state

83%

Female

50%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

1%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
15% Economics, General12% Business Administration and Management, General10% Political Science and Government, General63% Others

15% Economics, General

12% Business Administration and Management, General

10% Political Science and Government, General

63% Others

Economics, General

15%

84 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

12%

70 Graduates

Political Science and Government, General

10%

54 Graduates

Accounting and Business/Management

7%

42 Graduates

History, General

6%

33 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

27 Graduates

Computer Science

4%

20 Graduates

Mathematics, General

4%

20 Graduates

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other

3%

15 Graduates

Academics

B+
Professors
StudentsProfessors8:18:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

8

Number of Library Books

663,998

Academic Spend per Student

$37,654

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

96%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$49,900/Year

Washington and Lee University

$49,900

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$49,900

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

0%

Median Earnings

$76,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

87%