How much has W&L's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 53.67% from 2012 ($56,616), where W&L's current cost is $87,000. In 2024, the COA is increased by 4.83% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $43,362 (2012) to $64,525 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 52.09% over the past 10 years.

W&L's tuition increase rate is higher than the Virginia's average increase rate of 27.81%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

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W&L Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Washington and Lee University over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 53.67% for that period where the last year costs were $87,000. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Year	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
Year			Change by Year
2012-13	$56,616	N/A	-
2013-14	$58,575	N/A	3.46%
2014-15	$60,084	N/A	2.58%
2015-16	$61,235	N/A	1.92%
2016-17	$63,500	N/A	3.70%
2017-18	$65,950	N/A	3.86%
2018-19	$70,500	N/A	6.90%
2019-20	$73,900	N/A	4.82%
2020-21	$77,600	N/A	5.01%
2021-22	$80,300	N/A	3.48%
2022-23	$82,990	N/A	3.35%
2023-24	$87,000	N/A	4.83%

Cost of Attendance Changes of Washington and Lee University

Off-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 52.09% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $64,525. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Washington and Lee University over last the 12 years.

Year	Undergraduate	Graduate	Change By Year
2012-13	$43,362	$43,552	Change By Year	-
2013-14	$44,507	$44,707	2.64%
2014-15	$45,617	$45,597	2.49%
2015-16	$46,417	$46,497	1.75%
2016-17	$48,267	$47,437	3.99%
2017-18	$50,170	-	3.94%
2018-19	$52,455	-$2	4.55%
2019-20	$54,830	-$2	4.53%
2020-21	$57,285	-$2	4.48%
2021-22	$59,380	-$2	3.66%
2022-23	$61,750	-$2	3.99%
2023-24	$64,525	-$1	4.49%

Tuition & Fees Changes of Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,290, and it has increased 27.22% from the year 2012 to 2024.

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2012-13	$1,800	-
2013-14	$1,800	0.00%
2014-15	$1,800	0.00%
2015-16	$1,800	0.00%
2016-17	$1,800	0.00%
2017-18	$1,800	0.00%
2018-19	$1,950	8.33%
2019-20	$2,010	3.08%
2020-21	$2,220	10.45%
2021-22	$2,250	1.35%
2022-23	$2,024	-10.04%
2023-24	$2,290	13.14%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Washington and Lee University

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 68.91% when a student lives on-campus facilities from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Washington and Lee University.

Year	Living On Campus	Change by Year
2012-13	$11,454	-
2013-14	$12,268	7.11%
2014-15	$12,667	3.25%
2015-16	$13,018	2.77%
2016-17	$13,433	3.19%
2017-18	$13,980	4.07%
2018-19	$16,095	15.13%
2019-20	$17,060	6.00%
2020-21	$18,095	6.07%
2021-22	$18,670	3.18%
2022-23	$19,216	2.92%
2023-24	$20,185	5.04%

Living Costs Changes of Washington and Lee University

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