Washington and Lee 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,380

Cost of attendance at Washington and Lee University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,380

Cost of attendance at Washington and Lee University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Washington and Lee University was $26,063. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Washington and Lee

Washington and Lee net price calculator

$26,063

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Washington and Lee for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,063	$1,085 (4%)	$769	$743	$4,132	$10,395	$43,946
2021	$27,148	$3,847 (17%)	$205	$850	$6,505	$13,860	$42,003
2020	$23,301	$1,383 (6%)	$1,612	$2,039	$4,718	$13,920	$38,630
2019	$21,918	$3,111 (12%)	$706	$1,920	$7,039	$14,439	$41,186
2018	$25,029	$1,162 (5%)	$496	$3,298	$8,652	$14,361	$38,080
2017	$23,867	$2,488 (12%)	$920	$1,789	$8,962	$18,436	$34,627
2016	$21,379	$679 (3%)	-	$2,367	$3,968	$20,237	$38,980
2015	$20,700	$1,553 (8%)	$353	$2,132	$7,437	$17,605	$38,014
2014	$19,147	--	$5,586	$9,850	$15,417	$17,638	$36,149

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Washington and Lee University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$80,300	$2,700 (3%)	$59,380	-	$2,250
2021	$77,600	$3,700 (5%)	$57,285	-	$2,220
2020	$73,900	$3,400 (5%)	$54,830	-	$2,010
2019	$70,500	$3,350 (5%)	$52,455	-	$1,950
2018	$67,150	$2,450 (4%)	$50,170	-	$1,800
2017	$64,700	$2,350 (4%)	$48,267	-	$1,800
2016	$62,350	$1,040 (2%)	$46,417	-	$1,800
2015	$61,310	$2,735 (5%)	$45,617	-	$1,800
2014	$58,575	$1,959 (3%)	$44,507	-	$1,800
2013	$56,616	--	$43,362	-	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Washington and Lee provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,520 dormitories available to its students at $8,600 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Washington and Lee is $956 per month.
Does Washington and Lee provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Washington and Lee for one academic year is $7,670, which works out to $852 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Washington and Lee estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,250.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Washington and Lee estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,400

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Washington and Lee application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Washington and Lee offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Washington and Lee University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,942	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,942	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Washington and Lee University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Washington and Lee University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,670	$8,600	N/A	24	1,520
2021	$7,445	$8,365	N/A	0	1,497
2020	$7,025	$7,820	N/A	0	1,517
2019	$6,625	$7,300	N/A	0	1,517
2018	$6,310	$5,600	N/A	0	1,494
2017	$6,130	$5,250	N/A	0	1,485
2016	$6,015	$4,970	N/A	0	1,098

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Washington and Lee University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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