by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Washington and Lee University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Washington and Lee University is not ranked in our 2026 overall quality rankings.This could be for a number of reasons, including lack of data.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 355 graduate students attended Washington and Lee University.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU is made up of 45.6% women and 54.4% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 27.6% of the graduate student population at Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU.Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 4.5% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,715 | $54,715 |
| Fees | $1,465 | $1,465 |
The typical graduate student at Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU who borrowed carries a median debt of $20,074.
After earning their professional degree from Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $108,151.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Law | $108,151 |
Located in Lexington, Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution.Lexington is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of Washington and Lee University.
Contact details for Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116 |
| Phone: | 540-458-8400 |
| Website: | www.wlu.edu/ |
| Facebook: | facebook.com/washingtonandlee |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/wlulex |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 142 | $108,151 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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