Washington and Lee University ranked 341st in the United States, 1387th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 57 research topics. Washington and Lee University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,063 academic publications and 75,476 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 195 notable alumni.
Washington and Lee University ranked 330th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1495th in the World with 4,850 publications made and 51,040 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 2795th in the World with 2,132 publications made and 29,949 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Washington and Lee University ranked 483rd for Computer Science in the United States and 2646th in the World with 1,634 publications made and 35,002 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.
Washington and Lee University ranked 509th for Biology in the United States and 3046th in the World with 1,619 publications made and 39,340 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Washington and Lee University ranked 382nd for Business in the United States and 1827th in the World with 1,557 publications made and 19,699 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 1457th in the World with 1,457 publications made and 16,236 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 3635th in the World with 1,309 publications made and 21,587 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 3128th in the World with 1,278 publications made and 24,977 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Washington and Lee University ranked 477th for Psychology in the United States and 1991st in the World with 1,156 publications made and 33,996 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Washington and Lee University ranked 361st for Art & Design in the United States and 1503rd in the World with 885 publications made and 9,830 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 558th for Mathematics in the United States and 3000th in the World with 792 publications made and 16,519 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Actuarial Science, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
