Washington and Lee University
Founded 1749
President William Dudley (President)
Fees USD 57,970
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Rural
Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts university founded in 1749 in Lexington, Virginia — the 9th-oldest university in the United States. Consistently ranked among the top 15 liberal arts universities nationally, W&L enrolls 2,200 students and is named for George Washington (its first major benefactor) and Robert E. Lee (its president after the Civil War). The School of Law is one of the oldest in the country.
Schools
- School of Law — One of the oldest law schools in the US; top-40 nationally
- Williams School of Commerce — AACSB-accredited; top business program for a liberal arts university
- College of Arts and Sciences — Exceptional journalism (Reid Hall program) and liberal arts
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~19% | Tuition: ~$57,970 | Meets 100% of need