Incredible opportunity
for those with
incredible potential.
Leading Lives of Consequence celebrates W&L’s ideals and represents a powerful investment in current and future students who will carry those values forward. This campaign funds critical priorities that will allow the transformative power of a W&L education to endure for generations to come.
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Why W&L
Washington and Lee University is a small liberal arts university nestled in the mountains of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. We are committed to providing a highly personalized academic experience, making our education affordable for all students, and preparing our graduates for lives of personal fulfillment and professional success.
Access and Affordability
Washington and Lee’s dedication to access and affordability is reflected in its generous need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarships. The university is need-blind for all undergraduate students and guarantees to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need with aid packages that do not include loans. Through the W&L Promise, students with an annual household income of less than $150,000 pay no tuition, and those with an annual household income of less than $75,000 pay no tuition, room or board.
In addition to need-based aid, the Johnson Scholarship Program awards merit-based, full tuition, room and board scholarships to roughly 10% of each incoming class.
Explore Our Curriculum
Scene on Campus
Scene on Campus is a frequently updated collection of candid photos highlighting W&L campus life.
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The Heart Of W&L
We have a long tradition of educating smart, ambitious students who have the ability and the desire to make a difference in the world.
Experiential Education
We believe in the power of learning through experience, encouraging students to go beyond conventional classroom settings.
Global Education
Most students travel abroad at least once during their W&L experience, whether for a semester, a full year, a Spring Term, a summer program, an internship, research, or service.
Undergraduate Research
W&L students are encouraged to pursue undergraduate research, either independently or with a faculty mentor.
Distinctively W&L
Our size, resources, and focus on teaching ensure students get personal attention and have opportunities for distinctive experiences.
From The Columns
Read The Columns for W&L stories on campus and around the world.
Student Organization Spotlight: International Student Mentors
W&L’s International Student Mentors Program pairs new international students with upper-division students to help them navigate life on campus.
W&L Holds 2025 Leadership Excellence Awards
The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.
Looking Forward and Giving Back
The Class of 2025’s Senior Gift Committee co-chairs have already sailed past their monetary goal as they look toward Commencement.
