Inside Academics at Washington and Lee University

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Washington and Lee University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Washington and Lee University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 8 students for every instructional faculty member, Washington and Lee University ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 88% of instructors full time, Washington and Lee University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Washington and Lee University offers 28 majors with reported completions across 16 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Washington and Lee University are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Washington and Lee University.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Washington and Lee University:

• Looking for flexibility? Washington and Lee University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (97% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Washington and Lee University.

Continue Your Research on Washington and Lee University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Washington and Lee University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Washington and Lee University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Washington and Lee University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Washington and Lee University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Washington and Lee University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies