W&J Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Washington & Jefferson College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
82.4%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into W&J and can I get accepted? The school has a 82% acceptance rate ranking it #91 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,311 out of 2,806 applicants were admitted making Washington & Jefferson College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Washington & Jefferson College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting SAT
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| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
W&J ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.33Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Washington & Jefferson College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Washington & Jefferson College was 3.33 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #54 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.33 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as W&J accepts 82% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 30% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 21% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 19% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 14% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
70% of Washington & Jefferson College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 37% |
| Top 25% of class | 70% |
| Top 50% of class | 94% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 6% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,587 | 1,219 | 2,806 |
| Accepted | 1,344 | 967 | 2,311 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 79% | 82% |
| Enrolled | 176 | 175 | 351 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 13% | 18% | 15% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Mar 1, 2020Days left to Apply
43Applicants have 43 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to W&J before the Mar 1 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Washington & Jefferson College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216667 IPEDS survey data for Washington & Jefferson College.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Washington & Jefferson College?
82% of those who apply are granted admission to W&J. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
