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Washington and Lee University Computer Science Programs

Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lexington, VA. A Distant Town offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Washington and Lee University?

Contact information for Washington and Lee University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116
Phone:	5404588400
Website:	www.wlu.edu/
Admissions:	www.wlu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.wlu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Washington and Lee University?

You can apply to Washington and Lee University online at: www.wlu.edu/admissions/apply/

Washington and Lee University is classified as Highly Selective (10-20%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Washington and Lee University

These are the things Washington and Lee University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Washington and Lee University?

Washington and Lee University admits 14%, making it very selective and competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 41% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Washington and Lee University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 710 and 760. Math scores were between 720 and 780.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1430 to 1540. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Washington and Lee University ranged between 33 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Washington and Lee University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,222	525	12%
Women	3,990	622	16%

Can I Afford Washington and Lee University?

The average net price after aid at Washington and Lee University is $23,911. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$66,800
In-State Fees	$1,245
Out-of-State Tuition	$66,800
Out-of-State Fees	$1,245
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$68,045
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$68,045

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 26% of students at Washington and Lee University receive some form of financial aid (502 students).

Nearly 65% of students at Washington and Lee University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $58,158 per student.

11% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,511.

Student Loan Debt

14% of Washington and Lee University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,892 per year.

Washington and Lee University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 379 students enrolled at Washington and Lee University. Washington and Lee University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,884 undergraduate students at Washington and Lee University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Washington and Lee University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	90
Black or African American	86
Hispanic	162
White	1,277
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	81
Non-Resident	158

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Washington and Lee University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	79
Texas	35
North Carolina	34
Georgia	31
New York	25

Additionally, approximately 8.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Washington and Lee University Graduate Student Diversity

379 of Washington and Lee University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Washington and Lee University, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Washington and Lee University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	28
Black or African American	32
Hispanic	35
White	206
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	17

Computer Science Programs at Washington and Lee University

The following computer science programs are offered at Washington and Lee University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	18	—	—	18

Academic Programs at Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Washington and Lee University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.