by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Washington and Lee University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Washington and Lee University were $68,045 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $1,245; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,800 |
| Fees | $1,245 |
| Total | $68,045 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What does Washington and Lee University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Washington and Lee University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Washington and Lee University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Washington and Lee University Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Washington and Lee University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $58,260 |
| Two Years Ago | $60,590 |
| One Year Ago | $63,315 |
| Most Recent Year | $66,800 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Washington and Lee has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, tuition went up 5.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $71,790 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.65%, so cost a year out lands around $71,206.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $71,206 |
| In 2 Years | $74,514 |
| In 3 Years | $77,976 |
| In 4 Years | $81,599 |
| In 5 Years | $85,390 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $305,295.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Washington and Lee University, see the Washington and Lee University Financial Aid page.
