by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,822 undergraduates in 2020, Washington and Lee is a small, private university located in Lexington, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Washington and Lee offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Washington and Lee can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Washington and Lee Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Washington and Lee Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Washington and Lee does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Washington and Lee Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Washington and Lee for Veterans Guide.
Washington and Lee not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Washington and Lee has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,822 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,821 (99.9%). Part-time attendance was 1 (0.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,821 | 1 | 1,822 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Washington and Lee receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Washington and Lee #171 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Washington and Lee by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Washington and Lee Diversity Guide.
Washington and Lee has a total of 580 student athletes, 357 men and 223 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,152,794 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $4,133,951 |
| Net | $18,843 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Washington and Lee University Athletics