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Washington and Lee University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

11% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating W&L enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,685
Total Cost of Attendance	$87,000

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$-1,777	$-7,108
$30-48k	$75	$300
$48-75k	$4,497	$17,988
$75-110k	$8,162	$32,648
$110k+	$40,646	$162,584

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Washington and Lee University

11.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$19,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Washington and Lee University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$94,810

Median Earnings (10yr)

$19,500

Median Debt

4.9x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Washington and Lee University — 4.9x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Washington and Lee University True Cost by Family Income

11% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating W&L enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$-1,777	$-7,108
$30-48k	$75	$300
$48-75k	$4,497	$17,988
$75-110k	$8,162	$32,648
$110k+	$40,646	$162,584

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,685
Total Cost of Attendance	$87,000

Financial Aid & Student Debt

11.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$19,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$76,516

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Washington and Lee University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Washington and Lee University actually cost per year?

Washington and Lee University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $87,000/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $10,321/yr, a 88% discount off sticker price.

Does Washington and Lee University offer good financial aid?

11% of Washington and Lee University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Washington and Lee University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Washington and Lee University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Washington and Lee University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $-1,777/yr at Washington and Lee University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $40,646/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Washington and Lee University worth the cost?

Washington and Lee University graduates earn a median of $94,810 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $348,000 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.