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Washington and Lee University

Lexington, Virginia

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Washington and Lee University is a private institution in Lexington, Virginia. Students can explore a variety of majors to peak their academic interest, while also engaging in over 150 student clubs and organizations.

Get to know Washington and Lee University

Enrolled female students
51%
 
Enrolled male students
49%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time faculty
77%
 
Adjuncts
23%
 
Faculty Ratio
$56,170
Full-time tuition cost
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Acceptance rate
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 4%
Hispanic/Latinx: 6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 3%
White, non-Hispanic: 77%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

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Admission

TEST SCORES
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FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 670 | 75th Percentile: 740
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 680 | 75th Percentile: 760
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 32 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 29 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT English
25th Percentile: 33 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $56,170
Fees: $1,115
Room: $8,365
Board: $7,445

Contact Washington and Lee University

Contact Admissions

www.wlu.edu/admissions

Campus Location

204 W. Washington St.
Lexington, VA 24450

(540) 458-8400

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