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 suburban setting located at Washington,PA. It is ranked 106 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,405. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#106 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Washington, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1781
Selectivity Moderate
Size Small
1,405 Undergraduates
Website http://www.washjeff.edu/

Learning

11:1
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

$62,340
Cost of Attendance
$26,123
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $47,964
Outstate Tuition Fee $47,964
Room and Board Fees $12,676
$51,600 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

47% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.33 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test --
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

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
Jan
15
Early Action Deadline
Dec
01
Early Decision Deadline
Mar
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jan
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$38,035 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$10,690 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $62,340
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
67% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Howard J. Burnett Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $15,000-$19,000
Eligibility Full-time student
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance Maintains full-time enrollment status, remains in a degree-seeking program, abides by the regulations governing college life, makes Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and meets GPA requirements for his/her respective award.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
W&J Scholars Award
Total Worth $5,000
Eligibility Full-time student
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance GPA: 2.5
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Award
Total Worth $8,000-$11,000
Eligibility Full-time students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance GPA: 2.5
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

The Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Students who graduate from a Pittsburgh Public School or one of its charter high schools are eligible for this scholarship.
Alumni Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details The Alumni Scholarship is awarded to students who are sons or daughters of W&J graduates.
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Students

1,405 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
76% Students graduate within 6 years