Washington and Lee University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

17.4%

Acceptance Rate

1,884

Undergrads

$23,911

Net Price / Year

94.9%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Lexington, VA. The school enrolls approximately 2,241 students. With an acceptance rate of 17.4%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,241

Men 1,115

Women 1,126

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 11.1%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 97%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Teacher Education Accreditation... American Bar Association, Council of... Southern Association of Colleges and...

Admissions Data

17.4%

Acceptance Rate

8,213

Applications

472

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

710

760

SAT Math

720

780

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	8,213	1,147	472	14.0%
2022	7,224	1,225	476	17.0%
2020	4,998	1,225	459	24.5%
2018	5,855	1,239	474	21.2%
2016	5,101	1,203	466	23.6%

Costs & Financial Aid

$23,911

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

11.1%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

94.9%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

31 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Law.	154	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	95	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	61	N/A	N/A
Economics.	56	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	53	N/A	N/A
History.	28	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	23	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	21	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	20	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	19	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	18	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	17	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	12	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	11	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General.	11	N/A	N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	10	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	10	N/A	N/A
Sociology and Anthropology.	8	N/A	N/A
Engineering Science.	8	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	8	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	7	N/A	N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	7	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	5	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	4	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	4	N/A	N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	4	N/A	N/A
Physics.	4	N/A	N/A
Music.	3	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	3	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$7,245,944

Total Athletics Expenses

$7,354,543

Total Athletics Revenue

596

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Lacrosse	Coed	90	$629,820	$639,262	N/A
Football	Men	84	$550,988	$550,988	N/A
Basketball	Coed	31	$494,789	$506,451	N/A
Tennis	Coed	26	$461,603	$462,821	N/A
Soccer	Coed	60	$456,698	$478,090	N/A
Equestrian	Coed	22	$394,738	$394,738	N/A
Swimming	Coed	75	$353,627	$363,615	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$299,153	$317,623	N/A
Baseball	Men	36	$277,390	$277,390	N/A
Volleyball	Women	19	$260,089	$260,089	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	39	$256,050	$259,872	N/A
Wrestling	Men	26	$240,234	$249,081	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	25	$208,336	$211,244	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	95	$207,153	$209,754	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	96	$207,151	$209,751	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	24
Fondling	11
Motor Vehicle Theft	5
Burglary	4