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Anonymous wrote:One of the most Greek schools.

It is THE most Greek schools with 74% to 80% of the students participating in the Greek system there. Had I known that before we toured, we would not have. A faculty member explained the negative impact this system has on minority scholarship students. Although W&L does its best to attract URM students (only 4.96% black), it cannot cover the additional cost of participating in the Greek houses. So, these students sit in the dining hall with nothing to do from Thursday night to Monday morning (partying starts Thursday night there). The cost of attendance to W&L is $95,000 plus health insurance, travel costs, and frat/sorority membership. Because Greek is expected, W&L is the only school I know of that posts the participation costs of the Greek system on its Cost of Attendance page. Those costs are - in addition to the $96K, approximately $3,300 for non-residents (not living in a house) to nearly $18,000 for residents per semester, depending on chapter and housing status. Those fees push the COA well over $100,000 -$110K a year. You can find those fees in footnote 3 of the W&L cost of attendance page.

Perhaps the Greek system should be abolished and Lee removed if they are serious about attracting top minority students.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the most Greek schools.

It is THE most Greek schools with 74% to 80% of the students participating in the Greek system there. Had I known that before we toured, we would not have. A faculty member explained the negative impact this system has on minority scholarship students. Although W&L does its best to attract URM students (only 4.96% black), it cannot cover the additional cost of participating in the Greek houses. So, these students sit in the dining hall with nothing to do from Thursday night to Monday morning (partying starts Thursday night there). The cost of attendance to W&L is $95,000 plus health insurance, travel costs, and frat/sorority membership. Because Greek is expected, W&L is the only school I know of that posts the participation costs of the Greek system on its Cost of Attendance page. Those costs are - in addition to the $96K, approximately $3,300 for non-residents (not living in a house) to nearly $18,000 for residents per semester, depending on chapter and housing status. Those fees push the COA well over $100,000 -$110K a year. You can find those fees in footnote 3 of the W&L cost of attendance page.

Perhaps the Greek system should be abolished and Lee removed if they are serious about attracting top minority students.

While some top minorities do attend, agree with the name change ( BOT won't do it) to attract more. Regarding Greek system, there are black fraternities and sororities (at least AKA) at W&L as well. And if you're familiar with HBCUs, Greek life can be an active part of the college experience, so disagree with the "abolish" part.

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Anonymous wrote:If you are in the top 1% and live in the south you know W&L. Otherwise you are not W&L’s target market. IYKYK

This is all you need to know about W&L. Full of smart, rich, accomplished and interesting kids from the best families in the South. A great fit for kids who want to be happy and successful. A poor fit for kids who think they'll find anything of value at Bryn Mawr or Oberlin.

Could a non-white family be considered best?

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Of course, but W&L is only 4.96% Black, so that should be considered.

Why is W&L struggling to enroll Black students? Does Robert E Lee’s crypt have anything to do with that?

Cute.

The average black population at top SLACs and most elite colleges( think top 50 or so) is....drum roll...5%!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the most Greek schools.

It is THE most Greek schools with 74% to 80% of the students participating in the Greek system there. Had I known that before we toured, we would not have. A faculty member explained the negative impact this system has on minority scholarship students. Although W&L does its best to attract URM students (only 4.96% black), it cannot cover the additional cost of participating in the Greek houses. So, these students sit in the dining hall with nothing to do from Thursday night to Monday morning (partying starts Thursday night there). The cost of attendance to W&L is $95,000 plus health insurance, travel costs, and frat/sorority membership. Because Greek is expected, W&L is the only school I know of that posts the participation costs of the Greek system on its Cost of Attendance page. Those costs are - in addition to the $96K, approximately $3,300 for non-residents (not living in a house) to nearly $18,000 for residents per semester, depending on chapter and housing status. Those fees push the COA well over $100,000 -$110K a year. You can find those fees in footnote 3 of the W&L cost of attendance page.

Perhaps the Greek system should be abolished and Lee removed if they are serious about attracting top minority students.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you are in the top 1% and live in the south you know W&L. Otherwise you are not W&L’s target market. IYKYK

This is all you need to know about W&L. Full of smart, rich, accomplished and interesting kids from the best families in the South. A great fit for kids who want to be happy and successful. A poor fit for kids who think they'll find anything of value at Bryn Mawr or Oberlin.

Could a non-white family be considered best?

'

Of course, but W&L is only 4.96% Black, so that should be considered.

Why is W&L struggling to enroll Black students? Does Robert E Lee’s crypt have anything to do with that?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the most Greek schools.

It is THE most Greek schools with 74% to 80% of the students participating in the Greek system there. Had I known that before we toured, we would not have. A faculty member explained the negative impact this system has on minority scholarship students. Although W&L does its best to attract URM students (only 4.96% black), it cannot cover the additional cost of participating in the Greek houses. So, these students sit in the dining hall with nothing to do from Thursday night to Monday morning (partying starts Thursday night there). The cost of attendance to W&L is $95,000 plus health insurance, travel costs, and frat/sorority membership. Because Greek is expected, W&L is the only school I know of that posts the participation costs of the Greek system on its Cost of Attendance page. Those costs are - in addition to the $96K, approximately $3,300 for non-residents (not living in a house) to nearly $18,000 for residents per semester, depending on chapter and housing status. Those fees push the COA well over $100,000 -$110K a year. You can find those fees in footnote 3 of the W&L cost of attendance page.

Perhaps the Greek system should be abolished and Lee removed if they are serious about attracting top minority students.

Change the name, make it less party. Why in the world would I still spend $100K+ to have my kid go there?

This niche that found a nice school that doesn't gel with DCUM better there then here.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the most Greek schools.

It is THE most Greek schools with 74% to 80% of the students participating in the Greek system there. Had I known that before we toured, we would not have. A faculty member explained the negative impact this system has on minority scholarship students. Although W&L does its best to attract URM students (only 4.96% black), it cannot cover the additional cost of participating in the Greek houses. So, these students sit in the dining hall with nothing to do from Thursday night to Monday morning (partying starts Thursday night there). The cost of attendance to W&L is $95,000 plus health insurance, travel costs, and frat/sorority membership. Because Greek is expected, W&L is the only school I know of that posts the participation costs of the Greek system on its Cost of Attendance page. Those costs are - in addition to the $96K, approximately $3,300 for non-residents (not living in a house) to nearly $18,000 for residents per semester, depending on chapter and housing status. Those fees push the COA well over $100,000 -$110K a year. You can find those fees in footnote 3 of the W&L cost of attendance page.

Perhaps the Greek system should be abolished and Lee removed if they are serious about attracting top minority students.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the most Greek schools.

It is THE most Greek schools with 74% to 80% of the students participating in the Greek system there. Had I known that before we toured, we would not have. A faculty member explained the negative impact this system has on minority scholarship students. Although W&L does its best to attract URM students (only 4.96% black), it cannot cover the additional cost of participating in the Greek houses. So, these students sit in the dining hall with nothing to do from Thursday night to Monday morning (partying starts Thursday night there). The cost of attendance to W&L is $95,000 plus health insurance, travel costs, and frat/sorority membership. Because Greek is expected, W&L is the only school I know of that posts the participation costs of the Greek system on its Cost of Attendance page. Those costs are - in addition to the $96K, approximately $3,300 for non-residents (not living in a house) to nearly $18,000 for residents per semester, depending on chapter and housing status. Those fees push the COA well over $100,000 -$110K a year. You can find those fees in footnote 3 of the W&L cost of attendance page.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the most Greek schools.

It is THE most Greek schools with 74% to 80% of the students participating in the Greek system there. Had I known that before we toured, we would not have. A faculty member explained the negative impact this system has on minority scholarship students. Although W&L does its best to attract URM students (only 4.96% black), it cannot cover the additional cost of participating in the Greek houses. So, these students sit in the dining hall with nothing to do from Thursday night to Monday morning (partying starts Thursday night there). The cost of attendance to W&L is $95,000 plus health insurance, travel costs, and frat/sorority membership. Because Greek is expected, W&L is the only school I know of that posts the participation costs of the Greek system on its Cost of Attendance page. Those costs are - in addition to the $96K, approximately $3,300 for non-residents (not living in a house) to nearly $18,000 for residents per semester, depending on chapter and housing status. Those fees push the COA well over $100,000 -$110K a year. You can find those fees in footnote 3 of the W&L cost of attendance page.

My kid goes there. She is not greek(rushed and decided it was not for them). Has plenty of friends both greek and non greek. Goes to parties every weekend. The only Greek event she doesn’t go to are the frat/sorority mixers/formals. And she has been invited to those by frat members as well. She never “sits in the dining hall with nothing to do”.