Washington and Lee University
Overview
- Washington and Lee University is a liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia, about 100 miles west of Richmond. Map.
- Washington and Lee enrolls approximately 1,800 undergraduate students.
- 41% of Washington and Lee students received need-based aid during the 2011-2012 school year, and the average financial aid award was $35,580. Learn more.
- Visit Washington and Lee's website at www.wlu.edu.
- Request that Washington and Lee mail you additional information.
- View Washington and Lee's first year class profile.
- Connect with Washington and Lee blogs.
Socio-economic Diversity
- 7% of students who applied for financial aid at Washington and Lee have family incomes below $60,000.
- 9% of students at Washington and Lee receive Federal Pell Grants, which mostly go to students whose family incomes are below $40,000.
- 8% of students in the Class of 2016 are the first member in their family to attend a four-year college.
| Racial Diversity |
|---|
| African American |
3% |
| Asian American |
3% |
| Caucasian |
84% |
| Hispanic |
3% |
| International |
4% |
| Native American |
<1% |
| Multiracial |
2% |
| Not reporting |
2% |
| Gender Ratio |
|---|
| Female |
50% |
| Male |
50% |
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