- 4 Year
- LEXINGTON, VA
Washington and Lee University
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- LEXINGTON, VA
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 475 reviews
Monthly Update
W&L admissions representatives will be traveling to national QuestBridge conferences at Stanford University (May 18), Rice University (June 2), University of Chicago (June 9), and Swarthmore College (June 22). We'll also be visiting high schools and college fairs around the country. To make sure you're aware of opportunities to meet us near your hometown, please join our mailing list. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B
About
We pride ourselves on ensuring our talented students have the opportunity to turn their passion into action. We augment the arts, humanities, and sciences with offerings like business, journalism, and engineering that are not commonly found in a small college setting. Our core curriculum, combined with the breadth of our course catalog, allows students to make connections across disciplines. Innovative interdisciplinary and experiential programs elevate our classic education to be particularly relevant in the modern world.
With a strong support system from day one, our students find success during their four years and beyond. W&L’s graduation rate is the 3rd highest in the U.S., and 96% of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months. We're committed to making a W&L experience affordable through generous need and merit-based financial aid. W&L meets 100% of a student’s demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, and campus work — without loans.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
DIVE Fly-In Program
On-Campus in Lexington, Virginia
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The Diversity and Inclusion Visit Experience (DIVE) program provides students from populations traditionally underrepresented in higher education an opportunity to visit our campus in Lexington, VA. During the three-day event, our attendees — lovingly called DIVErs — will stay in the residence halls with a current student, attend classes and talk with professors, eat meals in our dining hall,, and explore our student clubs and organizations. DIVErs will also learn how to navigate the college admissions and financial aid processes while experiencing firsthand the opportunities, resources, and support for diverse students on our campus. The application will go live in early June. Register your interest in being notified by completing the Request for Information form on the DIVE website.
DIVE Fly-In Program (#2)
On-Campus in Lexington, VA
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The Diversity and Inclusion Visit Experience (DIVE) program provides students from populations traditionally underrepresented in higher education an opportunity to visit our campus in Lexington, VA. During the three-day event, our attendees — lovingly called DIVErs — will stay in the residence halls with a current student, attend classes and talk with professors, eat meals in our dining hall,, and explore our student clubs and organizations. DIVErs will also learn how to navigate the college admissions and financial aid processes while experiencing firsthand the opportunities, resources, and support for diverse students on our campus. The application will go live in early June. Register your interest in being notified by completing the Request for Information form on the DIVE website.
Washington and Lee University Rankings
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Admissions
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Business98 Graduates
- Economics63 Graduates
- Political Science and Government59 Graduates
- Accounting46 Graduates
- History27 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology25 Graduates
- English20 Graduates
- Biology19 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology16 Graduates
- Sociology16 Graduates
The Johnson Scholarship
The Johnson Scholarship awards merit scholarships to talented first-year students, covering tuition, housing, and meals for all four years of enrollment, ensuring scholars graduate debt-free. Scholars also receive summer enhancement funds of up to $10,000 to support internships, community service projects, faculty-supervised research, international experiences, and leadership projects.
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Washington and Lee University Reviews
1st for learning opportunities, learning facilities, and career preparation (Wall Street Journal)
1st for best professors (Niche)
1st for allowing free speech on campus (Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression)
2nd for highest career net present value at $1.58M (Georgetown University)
Overall Rank
8th (Washington Monthly and College Rapter)
9th (Wall Street Journal )
10th (Forbes)
11th (Niche)
12th (College Consensus)
And the current acceptance rate is actually 17%, (Niche is incorrect).