Washington and Lee University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1387 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #378 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #341 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Lexington |
| #124 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 56 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 1,886
- Graduates
- 355
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wlu.edu
Washington and Lee University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Washington and Lee University has an acceptance rate of 14% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 12% | 16% |
| Applicants | 8,213 | 4,222 | 3,990 |
| Admissions | 1,147 | 525 | 622 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 472 | 231 | 241 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
111 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1430
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Washington and Lee University are 1430-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
94 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Washington and Lee University are 33-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1472 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 195 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 174 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 117 (5%) |
| Asian | 117 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 88 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Washington and Lee University is $23,055 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $76 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $75 |
| $48-75K | $4,497 |
| $75-110K | $8,162 |
| $110K+ | $40,646 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,800 | $46,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,800 | $46,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,800 | $46,240 |
| Fee in-district | $1,245 | $1,197 |
| Fee in-state | $1,245 | $1,197 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,245 | $1,197 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,478 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,685 |
| Room charge | $9,650 |
| Meal charge | $9,035 |
Washington and Lee University majors
Washington and Lee University has granted 448 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 142 doctorate degrees in Law. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washington and Lee University.
| Major | Bachelor | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 142 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 96 | |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 48 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 41 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 | |
| Economics, General | 28 | |
| Neuroscience | 23 | |
| History, General | 19 | |
| Computer Science | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Journalism | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |
| Biochemistry | 9 | |
| Engineering Science | 9 | |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 8 | |
| Engineering, General | 7 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 448 | 142 |
Washington and Lee University has a graduation rate of 94%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 96% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washington and Lee University has published 6,063 scientific papers with 75,476 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, History, Biology, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 80 | 258 |
| 1994 | 74 | 518 |
| 1995 | 69 | 358 |
| 1996 | 85 | 391 |
| 1997 | 88 | 517 |
| 1998 | 67 | 493 |
| 1999 | 97 | 635 |
| 2000 | 88 | 744 |
| 2001 | 114 | 754 |
| 2002 | 111 | 861 |
| 2003 | 138 | 1025 |
| 2004 | 124 | 1056 |
| 2005 | 139 | 1123 |
| 2006 | 143 | 1143 |
| 2007 | 168 | 1299 |
| 2008 | 156 | 1491 |
| 2009 | 178 | 1678 |
| 2010 | 197 | 1845 |
| 2011 | 190 | 1991 |
| 2012 | 212 | 2412 |
| 2013 | 216 | 2647 |
| 2014 | 261 | 2939 |
| 2015 | 275 | 3169 |
| 2016 | 201 | 3133 |
| 2017 | 214 | 3500 |
| 2018 | 186 | 3808 |
| 2019 | 148 | 4546 |
| 2020 | 187 | 4826 |
| 2021 | 155 | 5075 |
| 2022 | 178 | 4720 |
| 2023 | 144 | 4854 |
| 2024 | 106 | 4721 |
| 2025 | 100 | 4114 |
Washington and Lee University alumni
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Tom Wolfe
- Occupations
- journalistnon-fiction writerwriterreporterprose writer
- Biography
-
Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Jr. was an American author and journalist widely known for his association with New Journalism, a style of news writing and journalism developed in the 1960s and 1970s that incorporated literary techniques. Much of Wolfe's work is satirical and centers on the counterculture of the 1960s and issues related to class, social status, and the lifestyles of the economic and intellectual elites of New York City.
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Pat Robertson
- Enrolled in Washington and Lee University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- Christian ministerentrepreneurmilitary officerpresentertelevangelist
- Biography
-
Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson was an American media mogul, televangelist, political commentator, presidential candidate, and charismatic minister. Robertson advocated a conservative Christian ideology and was known for his involvement in Republican Party politics. He was associated with the Charismatic movement within Protestant evangelicalism. He served as head of Regent University and of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).
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John Warner
- Enrolled in Washington and Lee University
- Studied in 1949
- Occupations
- military officerpoliticianlawyerjuristfarmer
- Biography
-
John William Warner III was an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States senator from Virginia from 1979 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the U.S. secretary of the Navy from 1972 to 1974. Warner is both the longest serving Republican Senator from Virginia, and the second longest serving Senator from Virginia behind Democrat Harry F. Byrd. He served as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee from 1999 to 2001, and from 2003 to 2007. Warner also served as the chairman of the Senate Rules Committee from 1995 to 1999.
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Mike Henry
- Occupations
- television actoractortelevision producervoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Michael Robert Henry is an American voice actor, comedian, writer, and animator. He is known for his work on Family Guy, where he was a writer, producer, and the voice actor of Cleveland Brown (until 2021), Herbert, Bruce, Consuela, the Greased-up Deaf Guy, and others. He co-created and starred in the spin-off The Cleveland Show (2009–13), for which he voiced the titular character and Rallo Tubbs, among others. He also had a recurring role as Dann in The Orville.
General info
| Alternative names | WLU Washington and Lee W&L |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1749 |
| Motto | Non Incautus Futuri Not Unmindful of the Future |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Undergraduate: September to June (September - December; January-April; April-June); Law: August to May (August-December, January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,046 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 204 West Washington Street Lexington, Virginia, 24450-2116 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 5404588400 |