Washington and Lee University, which is located in Lexington, VA is a private university. The university covers an area of 325 acres. In 1749, Washington and Lee University was founded. Washington and Lee University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Latin: Non Incautus Futuri and its official colors are blue and white. In addition to over 1,860 undergraduate students, WLU also boasts of over 404 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,223 (Fall 2019). To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 240 full-time and 69 part-time (Fall 2019) faculty. Washington and Lee University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At WLU around 79% are white, 6% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 4% are Asian. Further, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 50% of the students are females and 50% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 271 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Meriwether Lewis (Explorer), Pat Robertson (Businessperson, Environmentalist), G. David Low (Astronaut, Engineer), and H. F. Lenfest (Lawyer). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 57 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABA (American Bar Association), ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). The total endowment of the Washington and Lee University is around $1 billion (2019).
