Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Lexington, VA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,881 students. The acceptance rate is 14%. 94% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $94,810.
14%
Acceptance
$23,781
Net price
1,881
Enrollment
94%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
14%
Acceptance rate
1,498
SAT average
34
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$23,781
Average net price
$68,045
In-state tuition
$68,045
Out-of-state tuition
$18,685
Room & board
$2,370
Books & supplies
$87,000
Total cost of attendance
11%
Students receiving Pell grants
14%
Students with federal loans
$19,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$94,810
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$76,516
Median earnings (6 yrs)
94%
Graduation rate
97%
Retention rate
89%
Earn more than a HS grad
$40,378
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,881
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
—
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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