Lexington, Virginia

Washington and Lee University

Explore Washington and Lee University through its key academic, dining, recreation and outdoor spaces, with useful campus facts and official planning links in one place.

Private liberal arts universityResidential college campus
Washington Hall and the Colonnade at Washington and Lee University
Total enrollment
2,243
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Student–faculty ratio
8:1
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Campus size
430 acres
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Published figures use the reporting periods shown; undated figures are the official overview available when checked. Sources & reporting notes

Plan your next chapter

Tuition & admissions.

The numbers behind your college search.

Tuition per year

Before financial aid

Full-time undergraduate · comparison workbook

Annual tuition
$64,525

Required fees, housing, meals, books, transportation and personal expenses are additional. Confirm current charges with the official financial-aid office.

Acceptance rate

17%

Recent reported rate · comparison workbook

Acceptance rates can change by admission cycle and applicant type. Check the official admissions office for current requirements and results.

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Tuition is only part of the total cost of attendance. Grants and scholarships can reduce what you pay. Acceptance rates describe a past applicant pool, not your individual chance of admission. Reporting years vary by school. Checked September 17, 2026.

Get your bearings

Around campus.

Washington and Lee University campus

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Make yourself at home

Find your next stop.

Everyday places to know at Washington and Lee.

4 places · Check official sources for current hours and access.

Study spots

Leyburn Library

Main campus

Leyburn Library is a central academic destination for research, focused study and collaborative work at Washington and Lee.

Good to know

Check current hours and room-access rules before visiting.

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Food & coffee

Evans Dining Hall

Main campus

Evans Dining Hall is a campus dining stop for meals, quick breaks and meeting friends between classes.

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Check current menus, hours and meal-plan access.

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Recreation

Duchossois Athletic Center

Main campus

Duchossois Athletic Center is a campus recreation destination for workouts, activities and an active break from coursework.

Good to know

Check current facility hours and student-access rules.

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Outdoors

The Colonnade

Main campus

The Colonnade is a recognizable outdoor campus space for walking, reading or meeting friends.

Good to know

Events and weather can affect access.

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Good links to keep handy.

Sources, reporting notes & photo credit

Checked September 17, 2026. Enrollment and other figures describe the scope and reporting period labeled above; they are not live counts. Figures from different years or definitions should not be treated as a like-for-like ranking. Place suggestions are editorial guidance, not measured noise levels or guaranteed availability.

Place-specific sources are linked under “Good to know” on each card. Follow campus access rules; some facilities require student identification or a reservation.

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