Endowment (as of Jan. 31, 2002): $441,585,000

Trusts Held by Others: $255,449,000

Operating Expenditures (2001 fiscal year): $61,418,000

Current enrollment (fall 2001-2002) Total: 2,137;

Undergraduate: 1,777

Law: 360

In 2002, W&L students represent 46 states, DC, and 47 other countries.

W&L Alumni: 21,455.

Washington and Lee:
• is ranked among the top 13 liberal arts colleges nationally and the School of Law is ranked in the top 20, both by the U.S. News & World Report;
• is the ninth oldest institution of higher education in America;
• the Front Campus and Lee Chapel are Registered Historic Landmarks;
• became coeducational in 1985; the School of Law became coeducational in 1972;
• has 5 national sororities and 15 national fraternities;
• observed its 250th anniversary with an academic-year long celebration in 1998-1999;
• Washington and Lee School of Law also celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1998-1999.

Construction on campus has soared in the past 15 years with academic, athletic, performing arts and new Greek housing projects. Continuing construction projects include:
• The John W. Elrod Commons, to be opened in mid-2003;
• Reid Hall, home to the journalism department, is under complete renovation and will be re-opened in fall 2002;
• An art and music studio and classroom facility is currently being planned adjacent to the Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts.

Presidents at W&L number 23 men. They include:
William Graham, founder (1782-1796)
Robert E. Lee (1865-1870)
George Washington Custis Lee, son of Robert E. Lee (1871-1897)
Robert E.R. Huntley (1968-1983)
John D. Wilson (1983-1995)
John W. Elrod (1995-2001)
Laurent Boetsch (Acting 2001-June 30, 2002)

1749 — Washington and Lee was founded as Augusta Academy.
1776 — Name changed to Liberty Hall Academy.
1798 — Name changed to Washington Academy.
1813 — Name changed to Washington College.
1871 — Name changed to Washington and Lee University.