What Washington and Lee costs
Washington and Lee University charges $68,045 a year in published tuition and fees, about $34,022 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $87,000 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $29,479 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Washington and Lee
For fall 2024, Washington and Lee University received 8,213 applications and admitted 1,147 students, and 472 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1430 and 1540.
What Washington and Lee students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Washington and Lee University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 96 |
| Accounting and Business / Management | 48 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 41 |
| Political Science and Government | 32 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| History | 19 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Washington and Lee
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia: about 30 miles away
- Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia: about 33 miles away
- Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia: about 48 miles away
- Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Virginia: about 48 miles away
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia: about 54 miles away
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia: about 55 miles away
Colleges like Washington and Lee
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina: 1,856 undergraduates
- Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland: 1,768 undergraduates
- McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland: 1,617 undergraduates
- Newberry College, Newberry, South Carolina: 1,479 undergraduates
- Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama: 2,630 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Washington and Lee University's acceptance rate? 14.0% for fall 2024: 1,147 of 8,213 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Washington and Lee University? $68,045 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Washington and Lee University? About 1,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Washington and Lee University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1430–1540.
What is the campus setting at Washington and Lee University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Washington and Lee University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Washington and Lee University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
