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Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · Private Nonprofit · Selective
Washington and Lee University is a private nonprofit institution in Lexington, VA. With a 17% admission rate and 1,530 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 1,884 students, offers 6 programs with earnings data, and has a 95% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
17%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,530
Enrollment
1,884
Completion Rate
95%
Cost of Attendance
$82,990
In-State Tuition
$64,525
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,525
Programs
7
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 6 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($83K)
Showing 6 of 6 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,625 | $106,739 | $82,990 | 1.0x | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,627 | $109,628 | $82,990 | 0.9x | |
| 3 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,737 | $145,820 | $82,990 | 0.9x | |
| 4 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $79,742 | $82,990 | — | |
| 5 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $75,915 | $82,990 | — | |
| 6 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $70,608 | $82,990 | — |