Washington and Lee University

Lexington , United States

Lexington , United States

Follow

Overview

University Programs

University Facts

Location

City	Country
Lexington	United States

Rankings

Average ranking globally

# -

Average ranking in the country

# -

About University

-

Washington and Lee University

+ Follow

Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, small, private, liberal arts university nestled in the mountains of western Virginia.  As one of the oldest schools in the nation, we believe in the education of the whole person, and value students who are intellectually curious, eager to engage with their communities, inclined to critical thinking and prepared to lead lives of consequence.

Services

Housing services

The main campus consists of approximately 50 acres. In addition, W&L has about 40 acres of playing fields, 215 acres of unimproved land, and 17 acres in various sections of Lexington. Newly acquired property adjacent to the main campus includes Belfield (2.5 acres) and Peniel Farm (90 acres).

Library services

The University Library and the ITS Help Desk have integrated their services and share the centrally located Information Desk on the main floor of Leyburn Library. From this desk, they deliver many services.

ICT services

ITS provides a wide variety of tools and resources to support teaching and learning at W&L.

Medical services

Offices in the Student Affairs divisions, such as Student Health and Public Safety, are committed to the total learning experience for students and are trained to deal with a variety of issues. These offices aim to promote positive experiences during a student's journey through college.

Student Life

Campus life

The Washington and Lee campus is renowned for its beauty, charm, and historical significance. In 1972, the front campus was designated a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior, only the third college campus in the country to be so designated. 

Show more Show less

Sports facilities

Physical education and athletic facilities include Doremus Gymnasium and the Fitness Center, Jonathan Westervelt Warner Athletic Center, and the Duchossois Outdoor Athletic Complex, including Wilson Field, Cap'n Dick Smith Baseball Field, Richard L. Duchossois Tennis Center, Artificial Turf Field, Alston Parker Watt Field, William C. Washburn Tennis Courts, a championship field for men's and women's soccer and women's lacrosse, and other athletic and recreation facilities, including 14 outdoor tennis courts.