Washington and Lee University

204 West Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450-2116
http://www.wlu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1749
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,770
Endowment531,992,000
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Application Fee50
SelectivityMost selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Tuition31,850
Room/Board7,940
Services
Associated FirmsAvalon Bay Communities, Catlin, Corporate Executive Board, Ernst & Young, FDC Reports, First Equitable Real estate Development, Goldman Sachs & Co., James River Institute, JP Morgan Chase, Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley, Navigant Consulting, Pricewaterho
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsReeves Center, collection of Chinese export porcelain; duPont Hall Gallery, exhibits paintings, sculptures, prints and photographs; The Wilson Art and Music Center (to open fall 2006), Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts; Biology Dept, greenhouse; Chemistry Dept, instrumental analysis laboratory; Geology Dept, seismograph and scanning electron microscope; Psychology Dept light microscopy with digital imaging and electrophysiological recording facilities; Tucker Multimedia Center, integrates technology with teaching methodologies; Lee Chapel and Museum, auditorium, art museum, University heritage exhibit, National Historic Landmark, museum shop; Watson Pavilion for Asian Arts, exhibits collections of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean ceramics, Japanese tea room; Archaeology museum
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsReeves Center, collection of Chinese export porcelain; duPont Hall Gallery, exhibits paintings, sculptures, prints and photographs; The Wilson Art and Music Center (to open fall 2006), Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts; Biology Dept, greenhouse; Chemistry Dept, instrumental analysis laboratory; Geology Dept, seismograph and scanning electron microscope; Psychology Dept light microscopy with digital imaging and electrophysiological recording facilities; Tucker Multimedia Center, integrates technology with teaching methodologies; Lee Chapel and Museum, auditorium, art museum, University heritage exhibit, National Historic Landmark, museum shop; Watson Pavilion for Asian Arts, exhibits collections of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean ceramics, Japanese tea room; Archaeology museum
Periodical Subs8,226
# of Books924,524
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months57%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities83%
Students in sororities77%
Campus Size322 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing61%
College housing typescoed dorms (57%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (27%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (4%)
Popular EventsFancy Dress Ball; Mock Convention; Student Activities Organization Concerts, coffee houses, films, comedians; Contact speakers
Nearest AirportRichmond, VA (150), Washington, DC (180)
Nearest TrainStaunton, VA (35)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Virginia Military Institute)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations124
# of fraternities15
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities83%
Students in sororities77%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Ring-tum Phi (weekly); Trident (weekly); Law School News (monthly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa (academic); Phi Eta Sigma (freshman); Beta Gamma Sigma (business); Order of the Coif (law); Omicron Delta Kappa (campus leadership); Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics); Pi Sigma Alpha (politics); Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha (forensics); Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics); Order of Omega (Greek leadership); Lambda Pi Eta (communications); Psi Chi (psychology)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Union, Canterbury Club, Catholic Campus Ministry, Eastern Orthodox Campus Ministry, Generals' Christian Fellowship, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Hillel, Orthodox Christian Fellowship of VMI and WLU, Reformed University Fellowship, Trinity United Methodist College Group, Young Life
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Minority Student Association; Student Association for International Learning; Human Rights Alliance; Spanish House; Chinese Club; English for Speakers of Other Languages; International House; Onyx (Black students); Spanish House; Chavis House (multi-cultural); International Relations Association; Minority Outreach Recruitment Entourage; Multicultural Student Association; PanAsian Association for Cultural Exchange (PAACE); International Relations Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Gay-Straight Alliance; Traveller; Investments Society; Knowledge Empowering Women Leaders; Liberty Hall Volunteers; Peer Counselors; Student Recruitment Committee; Cheerleading; Knitting Society; Photography Club; Student Consulting; Concert Guild; General Admission (vocal group); Joyful Noise (gospel choir); JubiLee (vocal group); Mindbending Productions (theater); Southern Comfort (vocal group); University Chamber Singers; University Chorus; University Jazz Ensemble; University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra; University Theater; University Wind Ensemble; W&L Dance; Alpha Phi Omega; Habitat for Humanity; Nabors Service League; Students Against Rockbridge Area Hunger; Women in Technology and Science; Film Society; Kathekon (alumni); Americans for Informed Democracy; College Libertarians; College Republicans; Young Democrats; Cold Check Committee (community relations); Gender Relations Committee; One in Four; Society for Professional Journalists; Spirit Committee; W&L Students for Life; W&L Students for Choice; Bonner Leadership Program; Campus Kitchen Project; Committee for Cystic Fibrosis; Ducks Unlimited; Nicaragua Project; Up 'til Dawn; March of Dimes Collegiate Council; Outing Club; Model United Nations