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Washington & Jefferson College
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Information Summary
Ranks 222nd overall and 18th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
90.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$39,262 |
| Admission
Success rate |
34% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
27 / 1260 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
14 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
86% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,515 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Washington, PA 15301
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,735 (36,319 urban / 13,416 rural) |
| Households | 20,047 (2.37 people per house) |
| Families | 13,184 (2.93 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,267 |
| Pop. — Asian | 227 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 20 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 194 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 46,432 |
| Pop. — Other | 196 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Washington & Jefferson College?
Ranks 255th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $29,132 | $29,132 | $29,132 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $730 | $730 | $730 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $39,262 | $39,262 | $39,262 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $30,332 | $30,332 | $30,332 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $30,332 | $30,332 | $30,332 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $26,330 |
$26,330 |
$26,330 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,160 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $900 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 7,377 (3,770 male / 3,607 female) |
| Admitted | 2,529 (1,213 male / 1,316 female) |
| Admission rate | 34% |
| First-time Enrollment | 407 (215 male / 192 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 407 (215 male / 192 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,515 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Washington & Jefferson College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Washington & Jefferson College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 295th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 33% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 27 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 307th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 79% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 520 / 620 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 640 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1050 / 1260 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,438 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $4,734 |
| Board Fee | $3,460 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Washington & Jefferson College Ranks 3902nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,465 | 81 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,316 | 121 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $12,390 | 377 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,975 | 353 | |
| Any financial aid type | 382 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Washington & Jefferson College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 23 | 17 | 40 |
Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 16 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 7 | 21 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 699 | 630 | 1,329 |
Race Unknown | 62 | 37 | 99 |
| Total | 813 | 702 | 1,515 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Washington & Jefferson College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 9 | 4 | 13 |
Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 3 | 5 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | N/A | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 147 | 146 | 293 |
Race Unknown | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| Total | 180 | 175 | 355 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Washington & Jefferson College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 9 | 39 | |
| 14 | 20 | 34 | |
| 11 | 22 | 33 | |
| 23 | 8 | 31 | |
| 10 | 13 | 23 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 1 | 26 | 4 | 31 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Biochemistry | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 22 | 1 | 23 | |||||
| Biophysics | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Business/Commerce, General | 2 | 32 | 5 | 39 | ||||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 1 | 11 | 2 | 14 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Chemistry, Other | ||||||||
| Economics, General | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | ||||
| Education, General | 1 | 9 | 10 | |||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 34 | |||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| History, General | 12 | 3 | 15 | |||||
| Information Technology | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Music, General | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Philosophy | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| Physics, General | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 22 | |||
| Psychology, General | 1 | 29 | 3 | 33 | ||||
| Sociology | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 242 | 33 | 290 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Washington & Jefferson College Ranks 1107th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $59,438 ($63,568 male / $52,555 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 104 (65 male / 39 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 38 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,889,073 |
Washington & Jefferson College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. Washington and Jefferson College is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Washington and Jefferson College.
- Computer Science:
- Information Technology
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- History:
- History – General
- Popular majors:
- thirty-two percent business per marketing, fourteen percent social sciences, thirteen percent psychology, nine percent biology, nine percent history, seven percent english
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, German, Spanish
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Education – General
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Music – General, Theater Literature/History/Criticism
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Social Sciences:
- Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, International Business
Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of March.
Washington & Jefferson College Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were sixty-five total number of transfer students who applied and thirty-three total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 39%. Remember that this can change at any time.
For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of March and Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of January. The regular application is due the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of September. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 1st of December, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of February.
Washington & Jefferson College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at sixty-two percent scholarships per grants and thirty-eight percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Alumni Affiliation. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics.
Washington & Jefferson College Students
The school’s size is approximately one thousand, three hundred and ninety-nine degree-seeking undergrads and three hundred and eighty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Coed, where 39 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Besides, the student body consists of sixty-nine percent in-state students, thirty-one percent out-of-state students, forty-four percent women, fifty-six percent men, one percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, eighty-eight percent white per non-hispanic, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty-one percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class, ninety-four percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-two percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, four percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Washington and Jefferson College offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as biological field station. Anyway, the school is located 27 miles from Pittsburgh.
Washington & Jefferson College Athletics
The Presidents are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling















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