Washington and Lee University (WLU)
204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450
WLU Description
One of the oldest colleges in the United States, Washington and Lee University (W&L) traces its history back to 1749, when it was first established as the Augusta Academy. Since then, it has established a tremendous reputation for excellence based on honor, tradition and strong academics.
W&L is primarily an undergraduate college. More than 40 majors are available between the main undergraduate college and the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics and Politics. The university has a student-to-faculty ratio under 10:1, and faculty members teach every class.
The university offers graduate studies through its School of Law, which maintains an enrollment of about 400. School of Law students can pursue a master of law or juris doctor degree.
Financial aid is available in the form of state and federal grants, loans and work-study. W&L funds several institutional scholarships, as well, including the prestigious Johnson Scholarship Program, to assist with tuition.
Student life at W&L is governed by the Honor System, which respects every student’s word in the classroom and campus. The Honor System helps to bring the W&L student body together, creating a safe, trusting and close-knit community. It permeates the university’s academics, as well, allowing students to schedule their own exams and take them unsupervised.
Quick Facts about Washington and Lee University
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Generals
Nickname
W&L
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Most Selective
In-State Tuition
$40,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,990
Retention Rate
95%
Enrollment
2,166
Year Established
1749
WLU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,752
- Freshman Class
- 471
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 2,166
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 81%
- Graduate
- 19%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 13%
- Out-of-State
- 87%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 48%
- Men
- 52%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 3%
- Caucasian
- 89%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 2%
Students State Origin
- Virginia
- 13%
- New York
- 6%
- Texas
- 6%
- New Jersey
- 5%
- North Carolina
- 5%
- Other
- 65%
International Students
- International
- 4%
- Domestic
- 96%
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