Washington and Lee University ranked 337th in the United States, 1382nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 60 research topics. Washington and Lee University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,972 academic publications and 72,270 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 193 notable alumni.
Washington and Lee University ranked 327th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1464th in the World with 4,794 publications made and 48,754 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Washington and Lee University ranked 469th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2759th in the World with 2,097 publications made and 28,025 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Washington and Lee University ranked 480th for Computer Science in the United States and 2582nd in the World with 1,611 publications made and 33,510 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.
Washington and Lee University ranked 507th for Biology in the United States and 2991st in the World with 1,588 publications made and 37,723 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Washington and Lee University ranked 380th for Business in the United States and 1794th in the World with 1,544 publications made and 18,853 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration.
Washington and Lee University ranked 346th for Economics in the United States and 1431st in the World with 1,446 publications made and 15,496 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Actuarial Science, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
Washington and Lee University ranked 578th for Engineering in the United States and 3596th in the World with 1,285 publications made and 20,417 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
Washington and Lee University ranked 509th for Physics in the United States and 3085th in the World with 1,259 publications made and 23,291 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Washington and Lee University ranked 478th for Psychology in the United States and 1931st in the World with 1,140 publications made and 32,529 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Washington and Lee University ranked 360th for Art & Design in the United States and 1455th in the World with 877 publications made and 9,477 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Washington and Lee University ranked 557th for Mathematics in the United States and 2947th in the World with 781 publications made and 15,716 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Actuarial Science, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
