Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Washington, Pennsylvania |
| Online | washjeff.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Washington & Jefferson College is located in Washington, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles southwest of Pittsburgh in a suburban setting. The liberal arts institution, founded in 1781, features a historic campus with Federal and Victorian-style architecture centered around its iconic Old Main building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. W&J operates on a traditional residential college model, requiring students to live on campus for all four years unless they reside locally with family. The college maintains selective admission standards and is known for its pre-medical program, pre-law curriculum, and its high acceptance rate of graduates into medical and law schools. Beyond its core liberal arts focus, W&J fields NCAA Division III athletic teams as the Presidents, competing in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
W&J is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Washington & Jefferson College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#238 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#181 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#19 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#36 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1250 |
| ACT | 19/28 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $580 |
| Room and Board | $13,910 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,295 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Biology | 10% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216667 IPEDS survey data for Washington & Jefferson College.
Current students may use the Washington & Jefferson College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025