Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia, United States. Established in 1749 as Augusta Academy, it is among the oldest institutions of higher learning in the US.
Motto: Latin: Non Incautus Futuri
Motto in English: "Not Unmindful of the Future"
Type: Private liberal arts college
Established: 1749
Accreditation: SACS
Academic affiliations: Annapolis Group · ACS · CLAC · Oberlin Group