Washington and Lee University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1387 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 378 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 341 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 10 of 63 | In Virginia |
| # 1 of 2 | In Lexington, VA |
| # 124 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
14%
Enrollment
670
Average SAT
1,485
Average ACT
34
Avg. cost to attend
$23,055 /y
Aid receiving
70%
Undergraduates
1,886
Graduates
355
Male:Female Ratio
49:51
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Washington and Lee University has an acceptance rate of 14% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Applicants | 8,213 | 4,222 | 3,990 |
| Admissions | 1,147 | 525 | 622 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 472 | 231 | 241 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 66% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 8% |
| â– Asian | 5% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Washington and Lee University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Washington and Lee University majors
Washington and Lee University has granted 448 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, and 142 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washington and Lee University.
| Major | Bachelor | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Law | - | 142 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 96 | - |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 48 | - |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 41 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 | - |
| Economics, General | 28 | - |
| Neuroscience | 23 | - |
| History, General | 19 | - |
| Computer Science | 14 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | - |
| Journalism | 13 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | - |
| Biochemistry | 9 | - |
| Engineering Science | 9 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | - |
| Physics, General | 8 | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 8 | - |
| Engineering, General | 7 | - |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 7 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | - |
| Philosophy | 3 | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | - |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | - |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | - |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | - |
| Music, General | 2 | - |
| Grand Total | 448 | 142 |
Publications & Citations
Washington and Lee University has published 6,063 scientific papers with 75,476 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, History, Biology, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
4,850
/ 51,040
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
3,857
/ 35,723
|
| Law |
3,612
/ 33,526
|
| Sociology |
2,568
/ 25,680
|
| Philosophy |
2,157
/ 25,173
|
| Environmental Science |
2,132
/ 29,949
|
| Computer Science |
1,634
/ 35,002
|
| History |
1,625
/ 10,458
|
| Biology |
1,619
/ 39,340
|
| Business |
1,557
/ 19,699
|
| Economics |
1,457
/ 16,236
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,446
/ 15,524
|
| Engineering |
1,309
/ 21,587
|
| Physics |
1,278
/ 24,977
|
| Psychology |
1,156
/ 33,996
|
| Archaeology |
1,126
/ 8,703
|
| Medicine |
1,018
/ 30,651
|
| Chemistry |
917
/ 19,225
|
| Linguistics |
901
/ 13,219
|
| Art & Design |
885
/ 9,830
|
| Finance |
876
/ 7,777
|
| Geology |
824
/ 13,866
|
| Mathematics |
792
/ 16,519
|
| Ecology |
776
/ 16,459
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
756
/ 11,212
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
680
/ 4,920
|
| Paleontology |
590
/ 10,448
|
| Social Psychology |
577
/ 17,360
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
524
/ 8,770
|
| Management |
466
/ 8,708
|
| Statistics |
465
/ 12,287
|
| Genetics |
463
/ 9,321
|
| Biochemistry |
451
/ 10,539
|
| Development Studies |
444
/ 6,521
|
| Literature |
416
/ 4,396
|
| Criminology and Criminal Justice |
400
/ 3,182
|
| Accounting |
391
/ 3,754
|
| Neuroscience |
361
/ 16,399
|
| Materials Science |
344
/ 7,792
|
| Psychiatry |
312
/ 13,642
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Alex S. Jones
1946-. (aged 80)
journalist
Alex S. Jones is an American journalist who was director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government from July 1, 2000, until June 2015. He won a Pulitzer Prize for journalism in 1987.
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2. T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr
1948-. (aged 78)
politician
Troy Kenneth "Ken" Cribb Jr. is a former presidential advisor to President Ronald Reagan.
3. William Lindsay Brandon
1801-1890 (aged 89)
politician
physician
William Lindsay Brandon was a medical doctor, state legislator, planter and military officer best known for having served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Brandon was born c. 1801–1802, though his exact birthdate is indeterminate.
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4. W. Stanley Proctor
1939-. (aged 87)
sculptor
W. Stanley "Sandy" Proctor is an American painter and sculptor in Florida who makes bronze figures. He was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2006.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
WLUWashington and LeeW&L
Founded
1749
Motto
Non Incautus FuturiNot Unmindful of the Future
Colors
royal blue, white
Academic calendar
Undergraduate: September to June (September - December; January-April; April-June); Law: August to May (August-December, January-May)
Total staff
1,046
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
204 West Washington Street Lexington, Virginia, 24450-2116 United States
City Population
7,000
Phone
5404588400
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