Washington and Lee University, VA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Washington and Lee University Rankings
Affordability37
Selectivity90
Retention92
Graduation92
Earnings72
Diversity22
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Washington and Lee University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Engineering3%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History3%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences24%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Washington and Lee University
21%
Admission Rate
719
Median SAT Math
700
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)678–760
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)670–730
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Washington and Lee University
$52K
In-State Tuition
$52K
Out-of-State Tuition
$67K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $706 | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $2K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $7K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $41K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Washington and Lee University
23%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
88%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 11% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 54% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $21K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 87% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 88% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 91% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 95% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Washington and Lee University
96%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
45%
Withdrawal Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 92% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 93% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 91% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 100% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 92% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 83% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Washington and Lee University
93%
Employment Rate
$50K
Median Salary
$34K
25 Pctl Salary
$73K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $17K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $34K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $50K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $73K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $112K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $50K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $62K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $76K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Washington and Lee University
1,822
Undergraduates
98%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
394
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 6% | 18% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 9% | 40% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Washington and Lee University, VA
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