Washington and Lee University

Location and Affiliation:

Washington and Lee University is located in Lexington, population 266,798.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Washington and Lee’s enrollment is 1756 students.

• 49% female
• 4% black
• 3% Asian
• 1% Hispanic
• 1% American Indian
• 4% international

31% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 95%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:10

Academic Level:

• Washington and Lee University is a Level 1 school
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is n/a
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 650-730, Math 660-720, Composite 1310-1450

Most Popular Majors:

• Political Science 11%
• Business Administration 10%
• Economics 9%
• Biology 7%
• Social Sciences/History 35%
• English 9%

Graduates:

90% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $40
• The admission application deadline is January 15
• The financial aid deadline is February 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 99%.

Features:

Washington and Lee University was established in 1749. In 1796 George Washington saved the struggling institution by donating a $20,000 endowment. Robert E. Lee served as president from 1865 to 1870. It has male students in fraternity housing at 79% and females in sororities at 74%. The School of Law has been in place since 1866.

Contact:

Washington and Lee’s Admissions 1-540-458-8710.

Learn more about Washington and Lee University. http://www.wlu.edu