Washington and Lee University Top Questions

This stereotype is not totally false. A lot of people are rich, white, and Southern, but W&L has its fair share of Northerners and kids from all over. Diversity is somewhat lacking, but it's increasing with each class.

I think the predominant stereotypes of Washington and Lee students are accurate.

I would say the stereotypes are mostly accurate, but there is a growing minority that are the exact opposite.

yep

Washington and Lee is definately a small school, in the best way possible, and it does have a Southern feel. While some students have money, there are plenty of people there who are not rich or Southern. I would say the party atmosphere has definitely decreased during my four years at Washington and Lee (from 2004-2008).

No. While the vast majority of the kids here are from rich southern families, there are some people from all over. Can't really disagree about the snootiness Yes. Alcohol is a huge problem.

There is some truth to any stereotype. I would say there is a bit more racial diversity than one would expect, given the school's reputation. Still, the majority of students are white and conservative. Anecdotally, I would say there are a lot of wealthy people on the undergraduate campus, but the University, and the Law School, both tend to be generous with financial aid. One of my friends comes from a pretty economically deprived background in western Maryland but got a full scholarship to W&L for his academics.

for the most part, yes; however, as all seterotypes are, it is blown out of proportion.

Yes. But to be extensive, the princeton review additionally names several cliches that still hold relevance: "Preppy" "Exclusive" "Country club-esque" "Republican" "Heavy drinking school"

pretty much, but W&L is working hard to diversify and incorporate students from all over the country, we're on the brink