Washington and lee university undergraduate tuition and fees

204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116
(540) 458-8400

Tuition 2021 - 2022 (full-time, first-time undergraduate students)

Tuition & Fees 2021 - 2022 2020 - 2021 2019 - 2020
In District $59,380 $57,285 $54,830
In State $59,380 $57,285 $54,830
Out of State $59,380 $57,285 $54,830
Books/Misc. $2,250 $2,010 $2,010
On Campus
Room and Board $16,270 $15,810 $14,845
Other Expenses $2,400 $2,285 $2,215
Off Campus
Room and Board - - -
Other Expenses - - -
Off Campus With Family
Other Expenses - - -

Financial Aid 2020 - 2021

Type of Aid Percent Receiving Aid Average Amount Received
Federal Grants 11.0% $7,001
State/Local Grant 19.0% $3,376
Institutional Grants 52.0% $51,401
Loans 19.0% $8,923

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National Athletic Affiliations

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Major NCAA Programs

Baseball - Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball - Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Football - Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Cross Country/Track - N/A

Application Fee

$60

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts: These institutions are primarily undergraduate colleges with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award at least half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.

Special Learning Opportunities

Undergraduate programs or courses are offered via distance education
Graduate programs or courses are offered via distance education
ROTC: Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: Students must complete their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers

Mission Statement

www.wlu.edu/the-w-l-story/mission-and-vision/

Institution Type

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's
First Professional

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Credit Accepted

Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits

The above information was obtained via the publicly-available Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), operated by the U.S. Department of Education, which compiles self-reported information provided by colleges and universities, for the purpose of making such information openly available to students and parents.

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How Much Does Washington and Lee University Cost?

Are the tuition & fee charges at Washington and Lee University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Washington and Lee cost report:

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How Much Does Washington and Lee Charge for Tuition?

$59,380 In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,380 Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Washington and Lee University ran about $59,380 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Students from Virginia did not receive a discount.

TuitionFeesTotal
Tuition & Fees $58,260 $1,120 $59,380

Washington and Lee University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.

The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.

How much does Washington and Lee University cost for part-time students?

Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.

How Do Washington and Lee Tuition & Fees Compare to Other Schools?

Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. At $59,380 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Washington and Lee University was high when compared to the national average. Note that Washington and Lee does not give any in-state discounts.

If you want to know how Washington and Lee compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.

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Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Washington and Lee University Financial Aid.

Washington and Lee Tuition & Fees Five Year Projection

$274,792 Est. 4-Year Cost

Over the past five years, Washington and Lee tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 4.22% annually. The tuition increased by 4.26%, and fees by 2.11%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $64,498 this school year.

This means an estimated $131,719 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Washington and Lee, and $274,792 for four years.

This doesn't include other costs such as room and board, transportation or books.

The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Washington and Lee.

Washington and lee university undergraduate tuition and fees

Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.

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Washington and lee university undergraduate tuition and fees

How much does it cost to go to Washington and Lee for 4 years?

We meet 100% of every admitted student's demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships and guaranteed campus work without the need for loans. ... 2022-23 direct costs..

Is Washington and Lee a good university?

Washington and Lee University's 2022-2023 Rankings Washington and Lee University is ranked #11 out of 210 National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. See how this school scored on the key indicators used in the rankings.

Is Washington and Lee University Liberal or conservative?

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Does Washington and Lee University give full rides?

All First-Year applicants including domestic, international and undocumented students are eligible and encouraged to apply for our merit scholarships and university need-based grants. W&L meets 100 percent of demonstrated need entirely through scholarship, grants, and student employment.