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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
4.5Exceptional
17%
Selective
95%
Graduation
About Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Lexington, Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 1,884 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 17%. It boasts an exceptional 95% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $94,810 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $23,911 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
17%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
95%
Enrollment
1,884
Total students
Median Earnings
$94,810
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$64,525
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,525
Per year
Average Net Price
$23,911
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
32 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
700
Median
745
75th
780
200800
ACT Composite
25th
32
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$64,525/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$23,911/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$95,644
10-Year Earnings
$948,100
ROI Multiple
9.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Washington and Lee University
Student Outcomes
95%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$95k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,884
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
