The Basics About Washington and Lee
Washington and Lee is a private institution that was founded in 1749. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,759, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 322 acres. It utilizes a other-based academic calendar. Washington and Lee's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 14. Its tuition and fees are $40,387.
Overview: Washington and Lee University
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1749
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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other
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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1,759
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Setting:
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rural
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2009 Endowment:
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$897,141,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/15
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Application fee:
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$50
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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19%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,387
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Student Life at Washington and Lee
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Washington and Lee University is located in historic Lexington, Va., three hours southwest of Washington, D.C. The school fields 23 NCAA Division III sports in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Its men’s and women’s tennis teams have both won national championships. There are more than 120 student organizations, including several secret societies, such as the Mongolian Minks, the Cadaver Society, and the Sigma Society. Approximately 75 percent of students are involved in Greek life, which comprises nearly 25 fraternity and sorority chapters. Freshmen are required to live on campus in one of four residence halls.
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Other Facts About Washington and Lee
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Washington and Lee University has two undergraduate divisions: the College, and the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. The school’s only graduate school is its highly ranked School of Law. The school was named after George Washington, who gave a generous endowment to the school, and Robert E. Lee, who was one of the college’s presidents following the Civil War. The historic tradition of the Washington and Lee Mock Convention, held every four years, has correctly predicted the presidential nominee of the party that is currently out of the White House since 1908 and has received C-SPAN coverage. Notable alumni include Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, former U.S. Senator John Warner, Christian televangelist Pat Robertson, and author and journalist Tom Wolfe.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Washington and Lee University is a highly ranked national institution with strong programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, journalism and law. With students from almost every state as well as more than 40 foreign countries, W&L is a global community in a small college town. Its location in Lexington, Va., offers the unparalleled beauty and recreation of the Shenandoah Valley, a great place to live and study. Student self-governance is a hallmark of a W&L education. The student-run Honor System, with its single sanction of dismissal, yields high expectations that students internalize and live out in a community of trust. With unproctored exams and facilities open 24 hours a day, this environment sets W&L apart and engenders a commitment to honor and civility that continues to inform students' decisions well beyond graduation. Small classes, state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive educational environment prepare W&L students for success in both graduate school and the workplace. Professors are committed to mentoring and teaching students, both in the classroom and in impromptu get-togethers around town, a happy situation that leads to lifelong relationships. More than 87 percent of the faculty hold earned doctorate or terminal degrees and are active researchers in their chosen fields. Interdisciplinary courses and programs are common at W&L and employ the latest technology and research to create a rich and varied curriculum unmatched by other institutions of its size. The first college in the U.S. to offer courses in business and journalism, it remains the only university in the nation's top 20 liberal arts schools to have nationally accredited programs in both fields. W&L also boasts special academic programs, such as independent and honors work and professional ethics programs, as well as a four-week spring term for students to immerse themselves in a single subject, gain valuable experience in internships or study abroad. Washington and Lee students are actively involved in shaping their educations. They also participate in athletics, the arts and more than 120 student organizations that are a key aspect of campus life. Students are committed to leadership and service and enjoy numerous opportunities to participate in both. Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honor society recognizing leadership and service in campus activities, was founded in 1914 at W&L. Students lead student government, service organizations and campus committees. Politics students oversee the Mock Convention, the largest, most accurate, student-run, simulated presidential selection in the nation. Students in the Williams Investment Society manage $1 million of the University's endowment, primarily in equity securities. The Shepherd Poverty Alliance has partnerships with more than 35 non-profit agencies and organizations across the eastern U.S., providing W&L students with valuable career experience serving disadvantaged individuals, while the Nabors Service League matches student volunteers with local needs. The nation's ninth-oldest institution of higher education, W&L enjoys a rich history dating to its founding in 1749. George Washington saved the then-struggling institute in 1796, when he gave the school its first endowment gift of $20,000 in James River Canal stock. In 1813, Washington acknowledged and accepted the honor of the institution's renaming as Washington College. Robert E. Lee served as president from 1865 until his death in 1870, expanded course offerings, instituted innovative programs and established two of the University's most cherished hallmarks, the Honor System and the speaking tradition. After Lee's death, the trustees changed the school's name to Washington and Lee University. The front campus of the University is a National Historic Landmark, only the third college campus in the country so designated.
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Applications: Washington and Lee University
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/15
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Winter)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/16
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/21
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$50
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.wlu.edu/x19502.xml
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$350
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$150
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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William M. Hartog III
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Admissions office phone number:
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(540) 463-8710
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Washington and Lee University
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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02/15
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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02/15
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma or equivalent is not required
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Considered
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Recommendations?
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Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Very Important
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Talent/ability?
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Considered
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Important
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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3
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High school units required in History:
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1
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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1
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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1
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High school units required in Social Studies:
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1
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High school units required in academic electives:
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4
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Total high school units required:
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17
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in History:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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Entering Class Statistics: Washington and Lee University
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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19%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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43%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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17%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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6,222
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Number of applicants accepted:
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1,181
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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472
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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46%
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Number of male applicants:
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2,991
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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598
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Male freshman enrollment:
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234
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Number of female applicants:
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3,231
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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583
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Female freshman enrollment:
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238
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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1,870
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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543
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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97
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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48%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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81%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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94%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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99%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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61%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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660-740
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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660-730
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-730
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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48%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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48%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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4%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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49%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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48%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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3%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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37%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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29-32
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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74%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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26%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Washington and Lee University
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Winter
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Application date for transfer students:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Winter)
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Admission decision sent:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Winter)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Winter)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 30
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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2.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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N/A
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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56 from a two-year school, 56 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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57 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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92
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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17
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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11
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International Student Admissions: Washington and Lee University
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 15 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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Yes
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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250
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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