Washington and Lee University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1403 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #388 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #348 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Lexington |
| #93 of 1,033 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 54 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 19%
- Undergraduates
- 1,857
- Graduates
- 381
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 19% and is among the top 5% 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 | 19% | 18% | 19% |
| Applicants | 6,621 | 3,136 | 3,485 |
| Admissions | 1,248 | 570 | 678 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 484 | 248 | 236 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
124 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1410
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Washington and Lee University are 1410-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
153 or 32%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Washington and Lee University are 32-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1647 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 155 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 113 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 100 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 97 (4%) |
| Asian | 88 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Washington and Lee University is $26,063 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 | $769 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $743 |
| $48-75K | $4,132 |
| $75-110K | $10,395 |
| $110K+ | $43,946 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,260 | $46,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,260 | $46,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,260 | $46,240 |
| Fee in-district | $1,120 | $1,197 |
| Fee in-state | $1,120 | $1,197 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,120 | $1,197 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,520 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,270 |
| Room charge | $8,600 |
| Meal charge | $7,670 |
Washington and Lee University majors
Washington and Lee University has granted 444 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 118 doctorate degrees in Law. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washington and Lee University.
| Major | Bachelor | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 118 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 90 | |
| Economics, General | 49 | |
| Accounting | 45 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 35 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 24 | |
| History, General | 21 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Neuroscience | 16 | |
| Biochemistry | 14 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Philosophy | 8 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Journalism | 6 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | |
| Engineering, General | 4 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Engineering Science | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| Russian Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 444 | 118 |
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% | 93% | 94% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washington and Lee University has published 4,748 scientific papers with 41,228 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, History, Business, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43 | 87 |
| 1991 | 47 | 168 |
| 1992 | 86 | 150 |
| 1993 | 77 | 174 |
| 1994 | 60 | 368 |
| 1995 | 61 | 274 |
| 1996 | 74 | 252 |
| 1997 | 70 | 311 |
| 1998 | 58 | 308 |
| 1999 | 68 | 375 |
| 2000 | 77 | 438 |
| 2001 | 90 | 469 |
| 2002 | 97 | 540 |
| 2003 | 108 | 489 |
| 2004 | 95 | 651 |
| 2005 | 116 | 661 |
| 2006 | 122 | 727 |
| 2007 | 143 | 765 |
| 2008 | 129 | 975 |
| 2009 | 137 | 1110 |
| 2010 | 139 | 1181 |
| 2011 | 165 | 1306 |
| 2012 | 154 | 1539 |
| 2013 | 182 | 1814 |
| 2014 | 207 | 1983 |
| 2015 | 230 | 2088 |
| 2016 | 176 | 2055 |
| 2017 | 155 | 2265 |
| 2018 | 136 | 2298 |
| 2019 | 103 | 2709 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3058 |
| 2021 | 138 | 3421 |
| 2022 | 121 | 2994 |
Washington and Lee University alumni
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Tom Wolfe
- Occupations
- writerreporterprosaistnovelistessayist
- 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.
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Pat Robertson
- Occupations
- military officerpresentertelevangelistpoliticianwriter
- Biography
-
Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson is an American media mogul, religious broadcaster, political commentator, former presidential candidate, and former Southern Baptist minister. Robertson advocates a conservative Christian ideology and is known for his past activities in Republican party politics. He is associated with the Charismatic Movement within Protestant evangelicalism. He serves as chancellor and CEO of Regent University and chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).
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John Warner
- Enrolled in Washington and Lee University
- Studied in 1949
- Occupations
- juristfarmermilitary officerpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
John William Warner III was an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1972 to 1974 and as a five-term Republican U.S. Senator from Virginia from 1979 to 2009. Warner served as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee from 1999 to 2001, and again from 2003 to 2007. He also served as the Chair of the Senate Rules Committee from 1995 to 1999.
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Matt Bevin
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Matthew Griswold Bevin is an American businessman and politician who served as the 62nd governor of Kentucky, from 2015 to 2019. He was the third Republican elected Kentucky governor since World War II, after Ernie Fletcher (2003–2007) and Louie Nunn (1967–1971).
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 | 961 |
| 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 |