Colleges · Lexington
Colleges in Lexington, VA
Lexington is home to 2 colleges with about 3,837 students on campus. The largest is Washington and Lee University. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Lexington
Students on campus
3,837fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Washington and Lee University2,277 on campus
Most selective
Washington and Lee Universityadmits 14% of applicants
Lowest net price
Virginia Military Institute$17,113 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Lexington
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Lexington
5 more colleges are within 30 miles of Lexington.
Southern Virginia UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Buena Vista5.9 mi967 students
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Clifton Forge22.4 mi907 students
Sweet Briar CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sweet Briar25.3 mi464 students
Randolph CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lynchburg28.1 mi612 studentsCentra CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lynchburg30 mi199 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Lexington. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.