Washington and Lee University
University Website: www.wlu.edu/
Apply Online: https://www.washandlee.org/webone/index.cfm?&isndsl
Washington and Lee University (also known as W&L) is a private liberal arts university in Lexington, Virginia, United States.
The classical school from which Washington and Lee descended was established in 1749 as Augusta Academy, about 20 miles (32 km) north of its present location. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall in a burst of revolutionary fervor. The academy moved to Lexington in 1780, when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy, and built its first facility near town in 1782.
In 1796, George Washington endowed the academy with the largest gift ever given to an educational institution at that time: $20,000 in stock. The gift rescued Liberty Hall from near-certain insolvency. In gratitude, the trustees changed the school's name to Washington Academy; in 1813 it was chartered as Washington College. Dividends from Washington's gift continue to help pay part of the cost of each student's education.Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War in 1865 until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University.
Washington and Lee's motto is Non incautus futuri, meaning "Not unmindful of the future." It is an adaptation of the Lee family motto.
One quarter of W&L's undergraduates participate in varsity athletics, three quarters in club or intramural programs. There are more than 120 student organizations and publications, and approximately 80 percent of undergraduates belong to fraternities or sororities.
Washington and Lee consists of three schools: The College; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics; and the Washington and Lee University School of Law.
W&L is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 2156 students
- $39,500.00 avg tuition
204 West Washington Street
Lexington,
VA
24450-2116
(540) 458-8400
Apply online
Admissions:
www.wlu.edu/x19493.xml
Financial Aid:
www.wlu.edu/x437.xml
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Washington and Lee University
| Applied | 6,627 | |
| Admitted | 1,259 | 19% |
| Enrolled total | 472 | |
| Full Time: | 472 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 650 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 730 |
| SAT Writing | 640 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 94% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 88% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 89% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Washington and Lee University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $39,500.00 | $39,500.00 | $39,500.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $887.00 | $887.00 | $887.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,411.00 | $1,411.00 | $1,411.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $42,765.00 | $42,765.00 | $42,765.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $1,062.00 | $1,062.00 | $1,062.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,105.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,890.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 66% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 55% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $32,301.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 33% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $4,251.00 |
Washington and Lee University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| East Asian Studies | X | |||
| Russian Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Neuroscience | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Accounting and Business/Management | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Journalism | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Chemical Engineering | X | |||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | |||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Washington and Lee University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | $5000 | October 25, 2012 |
| IES Merit-Based Scholarship for Under-Represented Students | $5000 | November 01, 2012 |
| CSO Opportunity Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| IES Legacy Scholarship | $1000 | November 01, 2012 |
| J. Edward Lewis Memorial Honor Scholarship | 0% of tuition | Varies |
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Schools Near Washington and Lee University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute | 0.5mi |
| Southern Virginia University | 6.1mi |
| Dabney S Lancaster Community College | 22.3mi |
| Sweet Briar College | 27.8mi |
| Randolph College | 28.6mi |
| Lynchburg College | 30.3mi |
| Miller-Motte Technical College-Lynchburg | 30.8mi |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | 31.4mi |
| Mary Baldwin College | 32.3mi |
| Central Virginia Community College | 33.2mi |
| Liberty University | 33.4mi |
| Hollins University | 40.4mi |
| Skyline College-Roanoke | 42.9mi |
| Blue Ridge Community College | 43.8mi |
| Jefferson College of Health Sciences | 45.1mi |
