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Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee

Lexington, Virginia 24450-2116

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

Washington and Lee University is a private institution in Lexington with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1504, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

95% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $94,810 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,911.

Established
1749
Motto
Latin: Non Incautus Futuri
Mascot
Trident (no mascot - athletics symbol)
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III
17%Acceptance
1504SAT Avg
1,884Students
8:1Student:Faculty
95%Grad Rate
$94,810Earnings 10yr
$23,911Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate17.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1504

Reading & WritingMid: 725
710750
MathMid: 745
700780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3235

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,525
Room & Board$17,685
Books & Supplies$2,290
Total Cost of Attendance$82,990
Average Net Price$23,911
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$76
$30–48K$887
$48–75K$6,983
$75–110K$9,222
$110K+$42,745

Programs (37)

Student Body

Undergrads
1,884
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate94.9%
Freshman Retention95.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$76,516
8 Years$89,772
10 Years$94,810

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$76,500
Men
$106,000

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Source: Wikipedia

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