Compare Washington and Lee University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Washington and Lee’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Washington and Lee University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Good	B-	561 of 1,472
Region (Southeast)	Best	A-	142 of 999
State (Virginia)	Fair	C-	22 of 41

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	18.6%	A+	68 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,430	A+	47 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1480	A+	47 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	8 : 1	A	303 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	77.7%	A-	547 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$13,413	A+	25 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$34,773	A+	89 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	96.0%	A+	146 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	94.4%	A+	79 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Better Than Expected	B+	501 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$59,000	A+	151 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$8,819	A+	111 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$93,000	A+	76 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$8,819	A+	111 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	1.3%	A	221 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Fair	C-	2,754 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A+	119 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Best	A	107 of 3,452

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