Washington and Lee University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,838

Full + Part time Students
1:8

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$39.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

Washington and Lee is comprised of two undergraduate divisions, the College and the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics; and a graduate School of Law. The undergraduate institution offers 39 majors and more than 1,100 courses—an enviable curriculum for a school of only 1,770 undergraduate students. W&L also features the only fully-accredited business school and fully-accredited journalism program among the nation's top-tier liberal arts colleges. The University is located in the historic city of Lexington (population 7,000) in the Great Valley of Virginia about three hours southwest of Washington, D.C.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,835
Part-Time Undergraduate	3
Programs	42 Programs
Courses	1,550 Courses
Equivalencies	1,022 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$43,362
Out-of-State Tuition	$43,362
Books and Supplies	$1,800
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	23%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,250
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	59%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$32,966

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

There are no merit-based scholarships available for transfer students. Please note that funding for transfer students is very limited, and in most cases, we do not have the resources to provide substantial financial aid for transfer students.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	April 1
Winter	November 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum GPA - 2.0. Such an average, however, does not guarantee admission. The successful transfer applicant generally will have achieved at least a B (3.0).
Official Transcripts:

High school and college transcripts from every institution attended are required.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT scores are required.
Letters of Recommendation:

Two College Professor Recommendations are required.
Essay:

An essay is required.
Interview:

Though not required, an interview is recommended.
Other Requirements:

A letter of good standing from all institutions previously attended and a School Official's Report Form are required. Applicants must complete the Common Application and the W&L Transfer Student Supplement.
Apply Here:

app.commonapp.org/application/applicantlogin.aspx?d=1218741223734

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, credit may be granted for courses taken when a grade of at least a C has been earned.
Credits (Min/Max):

To apply as a transfer applicants must have completed one year of collegiate study. Maximum credits accepted for transfer - 87 semester credits.
Transfer Policy Document:

Washington and Lee U Transfer Credit.pdf