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Chances of getting into Washington & Jefferson College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
84%
Admission Difficulty for Washington & Jefferson College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into W&J and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at W&J is 84%.  It ranks #72 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Washington & Jefferson College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,636 out of 3,150 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 47 percent on standardized admission tests. Washington & Jefferson College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The W&J application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Washington & Jefferson College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 38% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

W&J SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1050-1300
Applicants Submitting SAT 
38%
SAT Scores for Washington & Jefferson College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1050
SAT Scores for Washington & Jefferson College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1300
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Washington & Jefferson College?

Washington & Jefferson College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Washington & Jefferson College score in the top 51 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1050-1300.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Washington & Jefferson College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >91%
1175 to 1300 Avg + 84%-91%
1050 to 1175 Avg - 73%-84%
925 to 1050 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 925 Low <59%
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W&J ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
11%
ACT Scores for Washington & Jefferson College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for Washington & Jefferson College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into W&J?

Washington & Jefferson College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

W&J regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Washington & Jefferson College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >91%
26 to 31 Avg + 84%-91%
21 to 26 Avg - 73%-84%
16 to 21 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 16 Low <59%
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W&J GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.54
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Washington & Jefferson College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into W&J. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Washington & Jefferson College was 3.54 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #39 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.54 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as W&J accepts 84% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Washington & Jefferson College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.89% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.83% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.95% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.24% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.59% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.59% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.91% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

54% of Washington & Jefferson College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Washington & Jefferson College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 25%
Top 25% of class 54%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Washington & Jefferson College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,609 1,541 3,150
Accepted 1,406 1,230 2,636
Acceptance Rate 87% 80% 84%
Enrolled 160 168 328
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 14% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Washington & Jefferson College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Washington & Jefferson College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Washington & Jefferson College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Washington & Jefferson College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Washington & Jefferson College prefer SAT or ACT?

38% of students submit their SAT scores to W&J. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Washington & Jefferson College?

84% of those who apply are granted admission to W&J. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Washington & Jefferson College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1050 and 1300. 38% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Washington & Jefferson College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 31. 11% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.