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Washington & Lee University

Washington & Lee University ranks #1,846 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 71.51 out of 100. It ranks #419 nationally.

| Global Rank 1846 | Overall Score 71.51 |
Recognized, Verified

Top Country #419

Top North America #495

Top World #1,846

Campus Safety & Security Measures

About Washington & Lee University

Washington & Lee University, located in the United States, is known for its commitment to liberal arts education and ethical leadership. The campus community is vibrant and diverse, providing numerous opportunities for student involvement and leadership. Washington & Lee's focus on academic excellence and service prepares students to make a positive impact in their communities. Washington & Lee University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

Washington & Lee University Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score
71.51
Global Rank
#1,846
Regional Rank
#495
Country Rank
#419
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

Washington & Lee University Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Washington & Lee University’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

78.2 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

80 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

75 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

70.1 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

68.7 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

74.5 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

72.3 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

66.4 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

67.3 / 100

Institutional Awards

65 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

62.5 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

64 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

71.8 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

72.5 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

76.5 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

70 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

69 / 100

Quality of Employment

74.2 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

62 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

59.5 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

61.5 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

58 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

54 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

52.5 / 100

International Student Support

55.5 / 100

International Students & Faculty

56 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

57 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

53 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

65.5 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

62.7 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

64.8 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

67.2 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

66 / 100

Research Output & Scale

68 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

63 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

64 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

70 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

68.2 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

67.5 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

71 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

73.5 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

72 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

66.5 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

70 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

66.7 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

69 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

68.8 / 100

Student Support Services

65.4 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

54.5 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

56 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

50 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

51 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

57 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

58 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

55.5 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

53.5 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

60 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

59 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

52 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

59 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

56 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

58 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

62 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

60 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

55 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

61 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

69 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

64 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

65 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

67 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

70 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

73 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

71 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

69.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

74 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

72.5 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

70 / 100

Washington & Lee University Historical Rankings

Explore Washington & Lee University's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for Washington & Lee University

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
YearOverall ScoreGlobal Rank
1980NA#1988
1981NA#1996
1982NA#2005
1983NA#2004
1984NA#2004
1985NA#2007
1986NA#1950
1987NA#1950
1988NA#1920
1989NA#1950
1990NA#1927
1991NA#1950
1992NA#1950
1993NA#2014
1994NA#1950
1995NA#1950
1996NA#1950
1997NA#1929
1998NA#1950
1999NA#1950
2000NA#2082
2001NA#2121
2002NA#2037
2003NA#2035
2004NA#2035
2005NA#2020
2006NA#2046
2007NA#2044
2008NA#2043
2009NA#2068
2010NA#2040
2011NA#2038
2012NA#1994
2013NA#2062
2014NA#1990
2015NA#1990
2016NA#1797
2017NA#1834
2018NA#1834
2019NA#4181
2020NA#4164
2021NA#3943
2022NA#2221
202368#1742
202468.34#1742
202567.42#1944
202667.42#1944
202771.51#1846

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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