Washington and Lee University
(Lexington, VA)
Washington and Lee is a private university. Founded as a men's academy in 1749, it adopted coeducation in 1985. Its 300-acre main campus is located in Lexington, approximately 50 miles north of Roanoke and Lynchburg.
Admissions
19%
of Applicants Admitted
of Applicants Admitted
Admitted Freshmen Ranked
- 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
- January 01, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1970–2200 SAT Total
- 660–740 SAT Reading
- 660–730 SAT Math
- 650–730 SAT Writing
- 29–32 ACT Composite
- 30–34 ACT English
- 28–32 ACT Math
- 29–33 ACT Writing
Cost
$51,130
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $38,877
- $38,877
- $10,603
- $1,650
Will I Like It
1,776
number of undergraduates
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Town
- 50% Women
Famous Alumni
Fielder Cook - TV Director and Producer
Joseph L. Goldstein - Nobel Laureate in Medicine
Alex S. Jones - Pulitzer Prize Winning Reporter
H. F. Lenfest - Philanthropist
Merriwether Lewis - Early American Explorer
J. Michael Luttig - Judge
Walt Michaels - NFL Head Coach
Pat Robertson - Christian Televangelist
Joe Wilson - U.S. Congressman from South Carolina
Tom Wolfe - Author
Joseph L. Goldstein - Nobel Laureate in Medicine
Alex S. Jones - Pulitzer Prize Winning Reporter
H. F. Lenfest - Philanthropist
Merriwether Lewis - Early American Explorer
J. Michael Luttig - Judge
Walt Michaels - NFL Head Coach
Pat Robertson - Christian Televangelist
Joe Wilson - U.S. Congressman from South Carolina
Tom Wolfe - Author
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics
Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Other Engineering
Health & Medicine
Pre-Med
Humanities
Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy, Religion
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government, Public Policy
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology
Extra Curriculars
Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats
Mailing Address
204 West Washington StreetLexington, VA 24450-2116
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