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Washington & Jefferson College

Washington & Jefferson College is a small, private institution located in Washington, pa. Founded in 1781, Washington & Jefferson College offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,139 undergraduates
cost $50,192 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Washington & Jefferson College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.1%
SAT score average 1145
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Washington & Jefferson College is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
English Language and Literature, General
History
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Economics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $50,192
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,524
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,200
Cost of attendance* $65,916
Average financial aid package $22,113
Estimated cost $43,803 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $50,192
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,524
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,200
Cost of attendance* $65,916
Average financial aid package $22,113
Estimated cost $43,803 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Washington & Jefferson College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,139, with gender binary students split 53% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

1,162

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
77%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
1%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Washington & Jefferson College, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA 15301
phone 724-222-4400
address www.washjeff.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Black student union

Student activities board

National society of leadership and success

Fraternity and sorority life

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Washington & Jefferson College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Washington & Jefferson College?

Washington & Jefferson College is located in Washington, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Washington & Jefferson College? 

The acceptance rate for Washington & Jefferson College is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Washington & Jefferson College?

The average high school GPA for Washington & Jefferson College students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Washington & Jefferson College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Washington & Jefferson College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $263,664.

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