Washington and Lee University Campus Life

Demographic Breakdown

% of undergrads on campus: 61%
% of undergrads owning a car?: 73%
% of males in fraternities: 83%
% of females in sororities: 77%
% of students on-campus (weekends): N/A
On-campus housing availibility: Yes
Housing assistance programs?: 61%
Housing available for all students?: Yes
Off-campus assistance?: No

Housing Stats

Types of available housing: coed dorms (57%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (27%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (4%)
% college-owned singles: 40%
% college-owned doubles: 32%
% college-owned triples: 5%
% college-owned apartments: 3%
% college-owned other: 20%
Number of college-owned residences: 36
% of rooms with sprinkler systems: 83%
% of rooms with fire alarms: 100%
% of rooms with high-speed internet: 100%

Campus Geography

Campus size:322 acres
Nearest airport location (miles): Richmond, VA (150), Washington, DC (180)
Nearest train station (miles): Staunton, VA (35)
Nearest bus station (miles): Roanoke, VA (55)
Public transport on campus?: Yes
Cars allowed on campus?: Yes

Employment

School employment opportunities?: Yes
Average undergraduate earnings ($$): N/A
Freshmen not encouraged to work?: No
% undergraduates employed: N/A

ROTC/Alcohol Policy

Army ROTC presence?: Offered at cooperating institution (Virginia Military Institute)
Navy ROTC presence?: Not offered
Airforce ROTC presence?: Not offered
Alcohol permitted (wet campus)?: Yes
Other campus rules: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Well-known campus events Fancy Dress Ball; Mock Convention; Student Activities Organization Concerts, coffee houses, films, comedians; Contact speakers