Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA
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Campus Life |
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Campus Size
Small Campus
| 1,757 |
Total UndergradsIncluding 1 Part-time |
| 471 |
Degree-Seeking Freshmen |
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Athletics
NCAA Division III (with football)
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Cross Country/Track
Total Varsity Sports
| 12 |
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $79,425) |
| 11 |
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $62,630) |
Athletics Details
| Sport | Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Club | Intramural |
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| Baseball | 34 | - |  |
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| Basketball | 18 | 10 | - | |
| Equestrian | - | 16 | |
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| Field Hockey | - | 25 | - | - |
| Football | 83 | - | - | - |
| Golf | 13 | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 43 | 29 | |
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| Soccer | 33 | 20 | |
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| Swimming | 26 | 27 | - | - |
| Tennis | 14 | 18 | |
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| Track and Field, Indoor | 26 | 28 | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 27 | 26 | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 14 | 22 | |
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| Volleyball | - | 16 | |
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| Wrestling | 13 | - | - | - |
| Cheerleading/Dance Team | - | - | |
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| Court Sports | - | - | - | |
| Cycling | - | - | |
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| Fencing | - | - | |
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| Flag Football | - | - | - | |
| Frisbee/Disc Sports | - | - | |
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| Ice Hockey | - | - | |
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| Martial Arts/Self Defense | - | - | |
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| Outdoor Fitness/Recreation | - | - | |
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| Rowing | - | - | |
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| Rugby | - | - | |
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| Skiing | - | - | |
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| Softball | - | - | - | |
| Squash | - | - | |
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Diversity
| Student | Total |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.0% |
| Black/non-Hispanic | 3.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% |
| Non-resident alien | 4.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity unknown | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 2.1% |
| White/non-Hispanic | 82.2% |
| Disabilities | |
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| Percent of students with disability | 3% or less |
Services & Housing
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Musical Groups
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Journalism & Publications
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Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
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Safety Statistics
| Arrests On Campus | |
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| Illegal Weapons Possession | 0 |
| Drug Law Violation | 0 |
| Liquor Law Violation | 0 |
| Criminal Offenses On Campus | |
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| Personal Crime | 0 |
| Property Crime | 10 |
Notable Alumni
- John Warner (Class of 1949), U.S. senator and Secretary of the Navy
- Lewis F. Powell Jr. (Class of 1929), Associate justice on the US Supreme Court and president of the American Bar Association
- Meriwether Clark (Class of 1790), Secretary to Thomas Jefferson, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and Governor of Louisiana Territory
- Pat Robertson (Class of 1950), Chancellor of Regent University and founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network and the Christian Coalition
- Roger H. Mudd (Class of 1950), Congressional correspondent (CBS, PBS) and History Channel host
- Tom Wolfe (Class of 1951), Bestselling author of Bonfire of the Vanities, A Man in Full, and I Am Charlotte Simmons.
- David Brown (Class of 2000), Host and senior editor, NPR,s,Marketplace, business news show
Reviews: Dorm Life
- Samantha from Independence, MO
“Awful, unless you escape the sanitarium-esque decor and alcohol and puke-drenched halls of Graham-Lees.…”
- Nov-10-2012 » Read More
- McKenzie from Winston Salem, NC
“We didn't get to go inside of a dorm, but they were all beautiful from the outside. They also said it was very common for upperclassmen to rent a townhouse…”
- Apr-08-2012 » Read More
- Ashley from San Clemente, CA
“Most of the dorms are small, old, loud, and not air conditioned. Get out as soon as you can.…”
- Apr-25-2013 » Read More
Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
- Ashley from San Clemente, CA
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Apr-25-2013
I am
a current student here
Not excellent, but they do have crab and lobster dinners every now and then.
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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
- Ashley from San Clemente, CA
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Apr-25-2013
I am
a current student here
HUGE. HUGE. DARN. HUGE. LIKE SUPER HUGE. But not a necessity! For the ladies, if you aren't super sratty, there's a sorority for that. If you still want to stay independent, like I did, it is still possible and enjoyable. The Indie community is just as strong, despite the small numbers.
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- Samantha from Independence, MO
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Nov-10-2012
I am
a current student here
SO MUCH GREEK LIFE. Seriously, if you're into that sort of thing, this is the place for you. Also if you're rich, white, and from the South.
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