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Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee is a small liberal arts university in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, with a personalized academic experience.
About Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University is a small liberal arts university in Lexington, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. It offers undergraduate study through a liberal arts core covering fine arts, humanities, social sciences, journalism and STEM fields, with accredited programs in business, journalism, education and law, small classes with faculty mentors, and a four-week Spring Term.
Undergraduate admission is need-blind and the university states it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need without loans. Additional aid includes the income-based W&L Promise and Johnson Scholarships for roughly 10% of each incoming class. Students can take part in internships, research with faculty, service-learning, study abroad, career advising and funded internships, research and conferences.
Key features
- Small classes with faculty mentors across academic disciplines
- Need-blind undergraduate admission meeting 100% of demonstrated need without loans
- Income-based tuition and room-and-board coverage through the W&L Promise
- Merit-based Johnson Scholarships covering tuition, room and board
- Accredited programs in business, journalism, education and law
- Four-week Spring Term for immersive experiential learning
Best for: Students seeking a small residential liberal arts education in Lexington, Virginia with need-based aid and experiential learning.
Good for
- Meets 100% of demonstrated undergraduate need with aid packages without loans
- Reports an average of 96% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months over the past decade
- Combines liberal arts core with accredited programs in business, journalism, education and law
Washington and Lee University at a glance
- Official website
- wlu.edu
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- US
- Good for
- Students
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Washington and Lee University FAQ
Is Washington and Lee need-blind and does it meet financial need?
The university states it is need-blind for all undergraduate students and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need with aid packages that do not include loans.
What is the W&L Promise?
Students with annual household income under $200,000 with typical assets who meet eligibility requirements receive a minimum grant covering full tuition, and those under $75,000 pay no tuition, room or board.
What are reported outcomes after graduation?
Over the past decade, an average of 96% of graduates were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.
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