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 |
Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, Washington & Jefferson College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,150 prospective students applied, and 2,636 were granted admission. Of those admitted 328 enrolled in the school. 1,138 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 19 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $49,612 plus fees of $580. W&J is ranked 159 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
W&J is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Washington & Jefferson College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#159 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#121 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#110 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1300 |
| ACT | 21/31 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $580 |
| Room and Board | $13,272 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,164 |
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.