Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Washington and Lee University, we project that on average students will pay $27,787, while the advertised price of attendance is $93,488. That’s a difference of $65,701.
| Year | Net in-state price at Washington and Lee University | In-state sticker price at Washington and Lee University |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $27,787 | $93,488 |
| 24-25 | $26,806 | $90,186 |
| 23-24 | $25,859 | $87,000 |
| 22-23 | $24,667 | $82,990 |
| 21-22 | $24,733 | $80,300 |
| 20-21 | $26,063 | $77,600 |
| 19-20 | $27,148 | $73,900 |
| 18-19 | $23,301 | $70,500 |
| 17-18 | $21,918 | $65,950 |
| 16-17 | $25,029 | $63,500 |
| 15-16 | $23,867 | $61,235 |
| 14-15 | $21,379 | $60,084 |
| 13-14 | $20,700 | $58,575 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Washington and Lee University this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $48,152, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $86. That's a difference of $48,067.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Washington and Lee University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $86 |
| $30K-$48K | $999 |
| $48K-$75K | $7,866 |
| $75K-$110K | $10,389 |
| >$110K | $48,152 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Washington and Lee University, over the last five years 94% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Washington and Lee University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Washington and Lee University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | |
| Asian | 94% | 45% |
| Black | 85% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 28% | |
| White | 95% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 93% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 95% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Washington and Lee University has 2,255 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 51% of students are female.
And about 71% of students are white.
