W&L at a Glance
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Academic Majors
- Accounting and Business Administration
- Archaeology and Anthropology
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Chemistry, Special Attainments
- Chemistry-Engineering (including 3-2)
- Classics
- Combination Work in Law (3-3)
- Computer Science
- East Asian Languages and Literatures
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Studies
- French
- Geology
- German Language
- German Literature
- History
- Independent Work
- Journalism and Mass Communications
- Mathematics
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physics-Engineering (including 3-2)
- Politics
- Psychology
- Public Accounting
- Religion
- Romance Languages
- Russian Area Studies
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish
- Studio Art
- Theater
Course work is also available in African-American studies, dance, East Asian studies, environmental studies, interdisciplinary ethics, literature in translation, nonlinear dynamics, physical education, poverty and human capability, public speaking, women's studies and Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Latin and Russian languages.
Accreditation
Washington and Lee University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, (404) 679-4501) to award the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Juris Doctor, and Master of Laws. W&L is also accredited by AACSB International (the association for management education); the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications; and the American Chemical Society. The School of Law is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and is approved by the American Bar Association.
Admissions Statistics
Undergraduate Class of 2010:
- Applications received: 4,215
- Offers of admission: 1,158
- Enrolled: 445
- Male/Female: 229/223
- Mid-50% range SAT scores: 1330-1450
- Percent in top 10% of high school class: 80%
Law Class of 2007:
- Application Received; 3,710
- Offers of admission: 713
- Enrolled: 128
- Male/Female: 72/56
- Median LSAT: 166
Alumni:
- Total Active Alumni : 23,499
- Undergraduate degrees: 15,984
- Law degrees: 4,507
- Double degree holders: 588
- Total degrees: 19,903
- Non-degrees: 3,596
Annual Giving by Alumni, Parents and Friends: 2005-06 Fiscal Year
- Year Annual Fund unrestricted gifts: $5,079,413
- Alumni: $4,313,909
- Parents: $725,372
- Friends: $40,132
- Number of participants: 10,794
- Alumni participation rate: 45.41%
Athletics
W&L competes at the NCAA Division III level, where all financial aid is based on family need and academic merit. Most of W&L's 23 teams compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, a 14-team league, with most schools located in Virginia. W&L offers the following varsity sports:
Men:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Wrestling
Women:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Equestrian
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Volleyball
Campus and Location
The University is located in the historic city of Lexington (population 7,000) in the Great Valley of Virginia about three hours southwest of Washington, D.C. W&L’s 35 principal buildings include the picturesque Washington College group forming the Colonnade facing Lee Chapel, where Robert E. Lee is buried. The Colonnade and Lee Chapel are National Historic Landmarks. New or recently renovated buildings include the John W. Elrod University Commons, the journalism department's Reid Hall, the Doremus fitness center and Wilson Hall, the fine arts and music center.
Enrollment:
- Fall 2006 Total Enrollment: 2,189
- Undergraduate: 1,777
- Law School: 412
W&L’s students live in 48 states and the District of Columbia and hold citizenships in 47 other countries.
Faculty
There are 173 full-time undergraduate faculty, with 92 percent holding Ph.D.s or equivalent degrees. The student-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. There are 35 full-time law faculty. The student-faculty ratio in the School of Law is 10 to 1.
Financial Information:
- Endowment (as of June 30, 2005): $532,000,000
- Trusts Held by Others (as of June 30, 2005): $248,340,000
- Operating Expenditures, 2005-06: $89,275,000
The Honor System at W&L
The Honor System is an integral part of student life and is entirely student-run. The Honor System is based on the fundamental principle of mutual trust among students, faculty and staff that students attending Washington and Lee will not lie, cheat, steal or otherwise act dishonorably.
Libraries
- Leyburn Library (undergraduate): 647,817 volumes; 3,361 paper, microform and electronic periodical subscriptions; 3,913 paper, microform and electronic serial titles; 130,000 sq. ft. •
- Wilbur Hall Law Library: 428,517 volumes, microforms and CD-ROMs.
- The Science Library provides access to encyclopedias, dictionaries, online sources covering the sciences, indexes and databases, periodical indexes, select online journals and current periodicals.
Student Life
The remarkable breadty of experience and perspective out students bring to campus helps ensure that extracurricular life at W&L has something to offer everyone.
- All freshmen and sophomores live in campus housing, helping to create a vibrant campus community.
- W&L's location in beautiful western Virginia offers countless outdoor recreational possibilities.
- There are more than 120 clubs and organizations on campus, ranging from club and intramural sports teams to student publications, performing arts groups to religious, political and service organizations.
- Approximately 75 percent of W&L’s students belong to a Greek social organization (15 fraternities and six sororities).
- The John W. Elrod University Commons is open 24 hours every day and boasts lounge space and meeting rooms, a snack bar, the dining hall and a movie theater.
Tuition and Fees:
2006-07 Undergraduate:
- Tuition Fee: $31,175
- Room: $2,620 to $4,690
- Board (Dining Hall): $4,230
- Student Activities Fee: $275
- Technology Fee: $200
- Health Fee: $200
- Books and Supplies (estimate): $1,500
- Personal Expenses (estimate): $1,660
Law School:
- J.D. Program Tuition Fee: $30,500
- LL.M. Program Tuition Fee: $33,550
University Telephone Numbers:
- Main Number (540) 458-8400
- Main Fax (540) 458-8945
- News Office Fax: (540) 458-8024
- Institutional Research Office: (540) 458-8184
Washington and Lee University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran's status in its educational programs and activities or with regard to employment. Undergraduate student inquiries should be directed to the Dean of Students, Elrod University Commons, (540) 458-8751, law student inquiries to the Associate Dean for Student Services at the School of Law, (540) 458-8503, and employment inquiries to the Director of Personnel Services, Howard House, (540) 458-8920, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia 24450-0303.
