COLLEGE PROFILE
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
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Washington and Lee is a private university. Founded as a men's academy in 1749, it adopted coeducation in 1985. It has a student-run honor system and offers a tight-knit, friendly campus. All classes are taught by professors, and the academic environment is challenging but not overly competitive or uncomfortable. Its 300-acre main campus is located in Lexington, approximately 50 miles north of Roanoke and Lynchburg.
| Web Site | www.wlu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 1,790 |
| Women | 882 (49.3%) |
| Men | 908 (50.7%) |
| Graduate Students | 403 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Most difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 18% of 6,487 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 698 average 660-740 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 693 average 650-740 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 689 average 650-730 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 31 average 29-32 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $58,172 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $43,362 |
Room and Board | $11,006 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $42,026 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $24,716 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Not reported |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 217 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 24% of classes 10-19 students: 50% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 0% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-59 students: 0% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Lexington Population | 6,867 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 100% of freshmen, 60% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Generals |
| Sororities | 79% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 86% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.9% Asian 3.1% Black/African-American 2.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 87.8% White 1.3% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 4.0% from 36 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 93.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 87.7% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 57% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 27% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.75 | 4.23 | 674 | 682 | 678 | 30 |
| Low | 2.80 | 3.20 | 530 | 500 | 500 | 24 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 35 |
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