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Washington and Lee was ranked #82 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 82 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Washington and Lee paid an average of $2,110 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,315 | $63,315 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,685 | $17,685 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The social sciences program at Washington and Lee awarded 148 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Washington and Lee social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Washington and Lee University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 69 |
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 35 |
| English Language & Literature | 26 |
| Communication & Journalism | 22 |
| History | 19 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 4 |
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