WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

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Washington And Lee University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Lexington, VA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450-0303
Main Phone: (540) 458-8400
Web Site: www.wlu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,067 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 230 male students and 228 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 50.2% of the student body, while females made up 49.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 31.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 640. One quarter of students scored at least 720.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 640 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Journalism

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Renaissance And Medieval

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Policy

School Accreditation

Washington And Lee University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Washington And Lee University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Washington And Lee University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Old Dominion Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,698
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 23,785
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,698

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.

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