| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
885 men, 867 women, 1,752 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
885 men, 864 women, 1,749 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
3 women, 3 total |
| Total graduate students: |
4 men, 1 women, 5 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
4 men, 1 women, 5 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
87% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 4.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.4% | Hispanic |
| 84.2% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 3.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 0.4% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 4.3% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.4% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.5% | Hispanic |
| 86.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 3.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 0.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
322 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lexington, VA |
| Population of city/town: |
7,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
50 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
90,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (57%)
- sorority housing (8%)
- fraternity housing (27%)
- single-student apartments (2%)
- special housing for international students (2%)
- other housing including multicultural, suites (4%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
100% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
61% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
39% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
70% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
410 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
see details at: http://computing.wlu.edu/ |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Science Library, Law Library, Federal Document Repository, archives of Robert E. Lee Papers and Justice Lewis Powell papers |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Reeves Center, collection of Chinese export porcelain; The Wilson Art and Music Center, exhibits paintings, sculptures, and photographs; Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts; Biology Dept; Chemistry Dept, instrumental analysis laboratory; Geology Dept, seismograph and scanning electron microscope; Psychology Dept light microscopy with digital imaging and electrophysiological recording facilities; Watson Pavilion, which includes one of only 10 authentic Japanese tea rooms at a US college |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
16 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
14 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
83% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
74% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Ring-tum Phi, The Trident |
| Number of honor societies: |
12 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
148 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Trinity United Methodist College Group, Young Life, Canterbury Club, Catholic Campus Ministry, Generals' Christian Fellowship, Good Shepherd Lutheran College Group, Hillel, Joyful Noise, Orthodox Christian Fellowship of VMI and WLU, Reformed University Fellowship |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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English for Speakers of Other Languages, W&L Turkish Generals, International House, International Relations Association, Minority Outreach Recruitment Entourage, Multicultural Student Association, Onyx, Pan Asian Association for Cultural Exchange, Spanish House, Student Association for International Learning |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Cold Check Committee, Phi Eta Sigma, Photography Club, Spirit Committee, Student Environmental Action League, Student Recruitment Committee, Traveller, US Army ROTC, University Scholars, W&L Students for Life, Craft Guild, Foxhunting Club, Washington and Lee Student Consulting, Williams Investment Society, Club Sports, Campus Kitchen Project, Alpha Phi Omega, Ducks Unlimited, Habitat for Humanity, Nabors Service League, Nicaragua Project, Students Against Rockbridge Area Hunger, Gay-Straight Alliance, Up 'til Dawn, Women in Technology and Science, Amnesty International, College Libertarians, College Republicans, Mock Convention, W&L Americans for Informed Democracy, Young Democrats, Contact Committee, Fancy Dress Committee, Kathekon, Freshman Orientation Committee, Lifestyle Information for Everyone, Outing Club, General Activities Board, Student Activities Organization, Calyx, Film Society, inGeneral, Journal of Science, Muse, Knowledge Empowering Women Leaders (KEWL), Ring-tum Phi, The Trident, W&L Political Review, WLUR 91.5FM, Washington and Lee Spectator, Liberty Hall Volunteers, Mock Trial, One in Four, Peer Counselors |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Ms. Janine Hathorn,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Cinda Rankin |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
Michael F. Walsh
Washington and Lee University
Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450-0303 |
| School colors: |
Royal Blue & White |
| School mascot: |
Generals |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Centennial Conference (Division III);Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's wrestling | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's equestrian sports | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
37% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
56% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Men's Soccer Field
Women's Soccer Field
Multipurpose Artificial Turf Field
Football/Men's Lacrosse Field With Running Track
Indoor Track and Field Facility
Baseball Field
Two Gymnasiums
Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Indoor Tennis Center (4 courts)
Multiple Outdoor Tennis Courts
Numerous Practice Fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball M/W, bowling M/W, cross-country running M/W, football M, golf M/W, racquetball M/W, skiing (downhill) M(c)/W(c), soccer M/W, softball M/W, squash M(c)/W(c), swimming and diving M/W, table tennis M, tennis M/W, track and field M/W, ultimate Frisbee M/W, volleyball M/W, wrestling M |
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| Club sports for men: |
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Rugby
Soccer
Fencing
Ice Hockey
Squash
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Ultimate Frisbee
Boxing
Crew |
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| Club sports for women: |
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Softball
Lacrosse
Fencing
Equestrian
Cheerleading
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Richmond, VA (150 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Roanoke, VA (50 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Staunton, VA (35 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Roanoke, VA (55 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
22% immediately, 51% within 10 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Emory University (GA);Georgetown University (DC);Harvard University (MA);Louisiana State University--Shreveport (LA);Stanford University (CA);University of Alabama (AL);University of Florida (FL);University of Georgia (GA);University of Maryland--College Park (MD);University of Pennsylvania (PA);University of Richmond (VA);University of South Carolina--Columbia (SC);University of Texas--Austin (TX);University of Virginia (VA);Vanderbilt University (TN);Virginia Commonwealth University (VA);Wake Forest University (NC);Washington and Lee University (VA) |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Advanced resources International, GAP Inc., Harris Williams & Co., HJ Heinz Company, JP Morgan & Chase Co., King and Spalding LLP, Lehman Brothers, Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Merrill Lynch & Co., Morgan Stanley, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP, AIG Financial Advisors, Protiviti Inc., Reznick Group, Teach for America, United States Senate, US Peace Corps, Wachovia Securities, Washington and Lee University, Whitney Museum of American Art, Banc of America Securities, BB&T Capital Markets, Bloomberg News, Cambridge Associates, LLC, Corporate Executive Board, Deloitte and Touche, Ernst & Young LLP |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Tom Wolfe, author Roger Mudd, journalist
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