Washington & Jefferson College

Washington, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university
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Overview

Washington and Jefferson College is a private institution established in 1781 with a suburban setting located in Washington, PA. It is ranked 89 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,149. It practices a 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#89 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Washington, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1781
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,149 Undergraduates
Website http://www.washjeff.edu/

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Psychology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$65,916
Cost of Attendance
$26,123
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $28,185
Outstate Tuition Fee $28,185
Room and Board Fees $13,910
$39,348 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

88% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

85 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
15
Early Decision Deadline
Apr
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$41,629 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$35,201 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $65,916
74% Students with need received Financial Aid
24.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance GPA 2.0
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
William Hertzler Memorial Scholarship
Total Worth up to tuition cost.
Eligibility Full-time student
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

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Students

1,149 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
69% Students graduate within 6 years