Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116
540-458-8400
Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts university in Lexington, Virginia. The university is highly selective, admitting only about one-third of applicants. Students at Washington and Lee are known for their academic excellence and leadership. The university offers a rigorous curriculum with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts. Students can choose from over 50 majors and minors, and they have the opportunity to study abroad and participate in research projects. The university also has a strong commitment to service and leadership, and students can get involved in a variety of service and leadership opportunities.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2183
Acceptance Rate: 24.51%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.wlu.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.wlu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-aid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $77600
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $77600
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Washington and Lee University is $270100.23. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Washington and Lee University. For graduates of Washington and Lee University, we saw an average early-career income of $69100.00 and mid-career income of $145300.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.