Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lexington, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The W&L's 2024 tuition & fees is $64,525 for the academic year 2023-2024. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $50,487.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,243 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).

W&L ranked 10^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 1^st in Virginia Colleges rankings. Washington and Lee University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Washington and Lee University is $64,525. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $47,437.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $67,425 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $47,437.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$64,525
Graduate	$47,437

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$67,425
Graduate	$47,437

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Washington and Lee University is 17.36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 42.40%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,490.

The average graduation rate is 94%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,243 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 W&L Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	17.36% Acceptance Rate / 42.40% Yield
Test Scores »	1,490 SAT / 34 ACT
Graduation Rate »	94%
Retention Rate	98%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.29% (7 to 1)
Student Population »	2,243 (1,867 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$50,487

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Washington and Lee University has a law school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

W&L Offered Programs
Washington and Lee University Law School
Graduate Programs
Online Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Washington and Lee University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at W&L
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No