Washington and Lee University

WLU at a Glance

Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Town: Distant
Campus Setting
2,238
Students Enrolled
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
95%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending WLU

$64,525
Avg Tuition
$7,714
Average Loan
$32,767
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $-553 to $32,767 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$57,285
2022$59,380
2023$61,750
2024$64,525

Popular Academic Programs

  • Law (LLB, JD)
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Economics
  • Political Science and Government
  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Political Science and Government
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
  • Neuroscience
  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • Computer Science
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • History
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree1,178
Doctor's Degree214

WLU Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

18%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

WLU students borrow an average of $7,714 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Washington and Lee University$7,714
Colleges with Bachelors Programs Avg$6,716

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Washington and Lee University
$64,525
95.0%
18.0%
Arts and Science Colleges
$43,123
66.7%
54.7%
Private
$30,830
56.6%
53.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,566
56.4%
54.2%
Virginia
$17,368
54.8%
51.7%

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