Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduatePer Credit HourComparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at W&L is $64,525. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.49% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $67,425 which is a 4.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,185 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.04% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at Virginia colleges tuition change page.
W&L Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$61,750$19,216
2023-2024$64,525$20,185
Change % 2023-20244.49%5.04%
2024-2025$67,425$21,203
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Washington and Lee University - COA
Washington and Lee University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Washington and Lee University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at W&L. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $2,111.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$2,020
2023-2024$2,111
2024-2025$2,206
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Washington and Lee University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Washington and Lee University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Washington and Lee University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Washington and Lee University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Washington and Lee University$64,525
Liberty University$21,222
Regent University$20,686
Shenandoah University$36,028
University of Richmond$62,600
Marymount University$39,050

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at W&L?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at W&L is $276,715.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$66,335$68,196$70,109$72,075$276,715
Class of 2029Fall 2025$68,196$70,109$72,075$74,097$284,477
Class of 2030Fall 2026$70,109$72,075$74,097$76,176$292,457
Class of 2031Fall 2027$72,075$74,097$76,176$78,312$300,661
Class of 2032Fall 2028$74,097$76,176$78,312$80,509$309,095

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $372,153.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Washington and Lee University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$89,350$91,764$94,245$96,794$372,153
Class of 2029Fall 2025$91,764$94,245$96,794$99,412$382,216
Class of 2030Fall 2026$94,245$96,794$99,412$102,103$392,554
Class of 2031Fall 2027$96,794$99,412$102,103$104,867$403,176
Class of 2032Fall 2028$99,412$102,103$104,867$107,707$414,089

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $170,205.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Washington and Lee University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$38,863$41,277$43,758$46,307$170,205
Class of 2029Fall 2025$41,277$43,758$46,307$48,925$180,268
Class of 2030Fall 2026$43,758$46,307$48,925$51,616$190,606
Class of 2031Fall 2027$46,307$48,925$51,616$54,380$201,228
Class of 2032Fall 2028$48,925$51,616$54,380$57,220$212,141

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Washington and Lee University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Washington and Lee University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$64,525$2,290 $20,185
Graduate-$1 $2,290$20,185

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