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Washington and Lee University

Lexington, Virginia · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$76,516

Acceptance Rate

17%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$64,525

At a Glance

Total Students

1,884

Retention Rate

95%

Faculty Ratio

8

Financial Aid

15%

Median Debt

$19,500

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Washington and Lee University is a small, private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1,884. The university has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 17.4% of applicants. It boasts strong retention and graduation rates, with 95.4% of students returning for their second year and 94.9% graduating.

The university's value proposition includes strong financial outcomes for graduates. The median debt for graduates is $19,500. Graduates report earnings of $60,434 one year after graduation, $76,516 after five years, and $94,810 after ten years. The in-state tuition is $64,525, and 15.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$60k

1 YEAR

$77k

5 YEARS

$95k

10 YEARS

Top 5% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Washington and Lee University alumni earn a median salary of $60,434. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $76,516. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $94,810. The median debt for graduates is $19,500.

Washington and Lee University has a high retention rate of 95.4% and a graduation rate of 94.9%. The university has an acceptance rate of 17.4% and a student body of 1,884. The in-state tuition is $64,525, and 15.1% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Lexington, Virginia

Lexington, VA 24450-2116

Washington and Lee University is located in Lexington, Virginia. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Washington and Lee University has an acceptance rate of 17.4%.