Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $87,000. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $68,045 |
| Housing & meals | $17,685 |
| Books & supplies | $2,290 |
| Personal & travel | $2,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,520 |
| Total cost of attendance | $87,000 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Virginia residents studying full-time at eligible private nonprofit Virginia colleges may receive the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG): up to $5,250 a year for undergraduates in 2025-26, depending on state funding. Not included in the prices above. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), VTAG
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Washington and Lee University net price compared with other Virginia colleges
Washington and Lee University has the 32nd-lowest average net price of 42 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Averett University | $22,925 | 48% | $51,516 |
| 29 | Christopher Newport University | $23,015 | 72% | $60,509 |
| 30 | James Madison University | $23,322 | 80% | $69,954 |
| 31 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $23,433 | 63% | $58,128 |
| 32 | Washington and Lee University | $23,781 | 94% | $94,810 |
| 33 | Roanoke College | $24,503 | 67% | $58,047 |
| 34 | Eastern Mennonite University | $24,588 | 67% | $54,869 |
| 35 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $24,953 | 86% | $81,698 |
| 36 | Hampton University | $25,319 | 57% | $59,159 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Virginia colleges →
Why Washington and Lee University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | 14% | $23,781 | 94% | $94,810 | This school |
| Riverside College of Health Careers | 13% | $20,744 | 100% | $66,072 | |
| University of Richmond | 22% | $31,309 | 85% | $76,178 | |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 41% | $22,400 | 62% | $67,640 | |
| University of Lynchburg | 43% | $22,235 | 57% | $56,380 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Washington and Lee University would cost you $3,037 more per year than Riverside College of Health Careers, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Washington and Lee University.
- Washington and Lee University gives aided families $56,945 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Virginia resident | Washington and Lee University | Riverside College of Health Careers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $87,000 | $27,018 | +$59,982 |
| Average grants | −$63,219 | −$6,274 | −$56,945 |
| You pay | $23,781 | $20,744 | +$3,037 |
“+” means Washington and Lee University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Washington and Lee University cost questions
How much is tuition at Washington and Lee University?
Tuition and fees are $68,045 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Washington and Lee University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $87,000 a year.
What do families actually pay at Washington and Lee University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,781 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $0; $48–75k pay $4,497; $110k+ pay $40,646.
How much debt do Washington and Lee University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,617, and 0.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Washington and Lee University overview