W&J Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Can I get into W&J? The school has a 48% acceptance rate. Last year, 2,564 out of 5,358 applicants were admitted making W&J a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Washington & Jefferson College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
48% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Estimated Average SAT | N/A |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Estimated Average ACT | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements
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. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to W&J will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,905 | 2,453 | 5,358 |
| Accepted | 1,474 | 1,090 | 2,564 |
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 44% | 48% |
| Enrolled | 167 | 172 | 339 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 11% | 16% | 13% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2019.
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.
