Washington and Lee University
204 West Washington Street,
Lexington, Virginia – 24450-2116
Phone:
(540)458-8400
INSTITUTION
Washington and Lee University
Website: http://www.wlu.edu/
Financial Website: http://www.wlu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-aid/
For Admissions: http://www.wlu.edu/admissions
Online Application: http://www.wlu.edu/admissions/applying/
Mission Statement
ADMISSION
Percent Admitted
19%
Admissions Yield
39%
Applicants Total
6,621
Admissions Total1,248
ENROLLMENT
Washington and Lee University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,857 and a student faculty ratio of 8:1.
Total entering students at the undergraduate level, fall 2021 | 498 |
Total Enrollment | 2,238 |
Undergraduate Enrollment | 1,857 |
Graduate Enrollment | 381 |
Full-time Retention Rate, 2021 | 96 |
Student-to-faculty Ratio | 8 |
Enrolled Total | 484 |
FEES
The total tuition and fees for Washington and Lee University is $
Undergraduate Application Fee:
$60Total Tuition and Fees:
$59,380Total Tuition and Fees for In-State Students:
$80,300Total Tuition and Fees for Out of State Students:
$80,300
ACT Requirements
32%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT
32%
ACT Composite 25th Percentile
35%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile
SAT Requirements
Successful applicants to Washington and Lee University scored between a 1410 – 1530 on the SAT’s. The average SAT score is a 1470. Roughly 26% of applicants submitted SAT scores.
SAT Statistics | Percentiles |
|---|---|
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT: | 26% |
SAT Reading and Writing 25th Percentile Score: | 700 |
SAT Reading and Writing 75th Percentile Score: | 750 |
SAT Math 25th Percentile Score: | 710 |
SAT Math 75th Percentile Score: | 780 |
Admissions Criteria
The Washington and Lee University evaluates applicants based on a variety of factors including secondary school GPA, secondary school rank, secondary school record, recommendations, and admission test scores. The following table illustrates the importance of each according to the Common Data Set (CDS).
Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
Secondary school rank | Recommended |
Secondary school record | Required |
Recommendations | Required |
Admission test scores | Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language | Recommended |
Diversity Statistics: Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Statistics | % |
|---|---|
Percent of undergraduate enrollment that are American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
Percent of undergraduate enrollment that are Black or African American | 4% |
Percent of undergraduate enrollment that are Hispanic/Latino | 7% |
Percent of undergraduate enrollment that are White | 74% |
Percent of undergraduate enrollment that are Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
Percent of undergraduate enrollment that are Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 4% |
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
63% of students at Washington and Lee University are awarded financial aid with an average package of $51,537. Financial aid is based on the parental income and sometimes assets to determine the amount of eligible aid a student may receive.
63%
Percent of full-time first-time undergraduates awarded any financial aid
$51,537
Average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid awarded
$26,063
Average net price-students awarded grant or scholarship aid
Graduation Statistics
Washington and Lee University has an average graduation rate of 91% within 4 years and 94% within 6 years. At Washington and Lee University, 444 students earn a bachelors, 0 receive a master’s, and 118 receive their doctorate.
Roughly 7% of the student body are from foreign countries,18% in-state, and 76% out-of-state.
Generally speaking, colleges and universities accept more in-state applicants than out-of-state applicants. In-state applicants have a higher probability of acceptance, with admissions being the most competitive for foreign students.
Graduation Statistics | |
|---|---|
Percent of first-time undergraduates – in-state | 18% |
Percent of first-time undergraduates – out-of-state | 76% |
Percent of first-time undergraduates – foreign countries | 7% |
Number of students receiving a Bachelor’s degree | 444 |
Number of students receiving a Master’s degree | 0 |
Number of students receiving a Doctor’s degree | 118 |
Graduation rate, total cohort | 94 |
Graduation rate – Bachelor degree within 4 years, total | 91 |
Graduation rate – Bachelor degree within 6 years, total | 94 |
