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Washington and Lee University

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#552 / #170
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#80
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts university in Lexington, Virginia

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About Washington and Lee University

According to Wikipedia, Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia. Established in 1749 as Augusta Academy, it is among the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States.

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Washington and Lee University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
7,22417%95%147133

How Much Does Washington and Lee University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$61,750
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$-553
30K - 48K$377
48K - 75K$5,462
75K - 110K$12,731
110K+$45,417

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Washington and Lee University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Washington and Lee University, then you can expect to earn an average of $93,300 per year.

Washington and Lee University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,2491,866383

Where is Washington and Lee University?

Washington and Lee University is located at 204 West Washington Street, Lexington VA 24450-2116

How Safe is Washington and Lee University?

Lexington has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Washington and Lee University Known For?

Washington and Lee University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Washington and Lee University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Law
#187
World Rank
#196
Historical Rank
#63
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Literature
#248
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#309
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#99
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literature Degrees
Communications
#362
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#389
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#111
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communications Degrees
Physics
#694
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#731
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#165
USA Rank
physics Degrees
History
#468
World Rank
#478
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#168
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history Degrees
Political Science
#695
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#702
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#180
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political-science Degrees
Economics
#877
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#870
Historical Rank
#188
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Biology
#860
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#865
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#234
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biology Degrees
Engineering
#1499
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#1516
Historical Rank
#257
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Anthropology
#869
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#887
Historical Rank
#277
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anthropology Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1274
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#1294
Historical Rank
#304
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Philosophy
#1018
World Rank
#1079
Historical Rank
#309
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#1374
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#1412
Historical Rank
#339
USA Rank
math Degrees
Psychology
#855
World Rank
#874
Historical Rank
#341
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Chemistry
#1872
World Rank
#1859
Historical Rank
#361
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Religious Studies
#2150
World Rank
#1771
Historical Rank
#487
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Computer Science
#2912
World Rank
#2921
Historical Rank
#652
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Sociology
#2668
World Rank
#2672
Historical Rank
#784
USA Rank
sociology Degrees

Who Are Washington and Lee University's Most Influential Alumni?

Washington and Lee University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Literature, and Communications. Here are some of Washington and Lee University's most famous alumni:

Tom Wolfe
Tom Wolfe
An American author and journalist.
Cy Twombly
Cy Twombly
An American painter and artist .
Robert Paxton
An American political scientist and historian.
Joseph L. Goldstein
Joseph L. Goldstein
An American biochemist.
Jack Goldsmith
Jack Goldsmith
An American legal scholar.
Gilbert Shelton
Gilbert Shelton
A Cartoonist.
Lewis F. Powell Jr.
A US Supreme Court justice from 1972 to 1987.
John J. Crittenden
John J. Crittenden
An American congressman and attorney general .
Henry L. Roediger III
An American psychologist.
William Wilson Morgan
An American astronomer.
J. Bowyer Bell
An American historian and artist .
John Minor Wisdom
John Minor Wisdom
An American judge .

Who Are Washington and Lee University's Most Influential Faculty?

Washington and Lee University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Law, Literature, and Communications. Here are some of Washington and Lee University's most famous alumni:

Kshama Sawant
An American politician and economist.
Suzanne Keen
A Researcher ORCID ID = 0000-0002-0124-0415.
Jasmin Darznik
Jasmin Darznik
An American author.
Sarah Bond
An American classicist.
Martha Gilmore
An American planetary geologist.