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Personalized Aid Estimates
Washington and Lee University is committed to making one of the nation’s top liberal arts educations accessible to students from every financial background. We practice need-blind admissions for all applicants and meet 100% of demonstrated financial need—without loans.
Through our W&L Promise, families with typical assets and incomes below $150,000 receive at least a grant covering full tuition, and those below $75,000 often pay nothing at all for tuition, housing, or meals. But the truth is: most families receive aid. For the Class of 2028, over 60% of students received grant assistance, and the average institutional award, including need- and merit-based aid, was over $71,000.
Wherever you are in your college search, the tools listed below can help you plan ahead with clarity and understand why cost should not be a barrier to the opportunities available at W&L.
NOTE: The calculators below are designed for domestic finances. International students should use the W&L International Grant Estimator.
Cost Estimators
Instant Net Price Estimator
10 seconds to estimate. This interactive chart provides an immediate visual estimate of potential financial aid based on family income. It displays a range of outcomes—low, average, and high—for each income level, and allows adjustments for the number of siblings in college. It’s an accessible starting point for understanding how W&L invests in its students.
MyinTuition College Cost Calculator
5 minutes to complete. The MyinTuition Quick College Cost Calculator offers a more tailored projection using a brief set of six financial questions. It requires no formal documentation and delivers an individualized estimate that reflects a family’s specific circumstances. This tool is useful for those seeking greater clarity beyond broad ranges.
Net Price Calculator
10-15 minutes to complete. The Net Price Calculator provides the most comprehensive estimate of a student’s cost to attend W&L. By incorporating detailed financial and academic information, it generates a precise projection of institutional aid and out-of-pocket costs—an essential step for families engaged in financial planning or comparing multiple institutions.