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Computer science at Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University graduates about 20 computer science majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 133rd of 691 schools we score for computer science, a strong program at 73 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 37 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 41% of the schools we've counted.

73/100Strong#133 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year205% of the class
Courses in the catalog37more than 41% of schools
Admit rate14%whole school
SAT middle 50%1410–1533whole school

Around Washington and Lee University

Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, chief of naval research at the Office of Naval Resear
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Washington Hall, named in honor of George Washington, at Washington and Lee Univ
Washington Hall, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VAPhoto: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
The National Historic Landmark plaque inside Lee Chapel on the campus of Washing
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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Addition, Peterson Data Center, Nichols Engineering Hall.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 59 · Fraternity or sorority house 12 · Athletics 8 · Dining 3 · Library 3 · Dorm 3.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Fordham University 73
  2. Marquette University 73
  3. Texas Christian University 73
  4. Howard University 73
  5. Union College 73
  6. Virginia Commonwealth University 72
  7. University of Georgia 72
  8. University of Kansas 72

Other strong majors at Washington and Lee University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Washington and Lee University with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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