Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College was founded as three log cabin schools in 1781. It is a private liberal arts college that provides a curriculum focused on preparing students to go on to professional and graduate schools. The school offers a large study abroad program that can take students to many countries including, South Africa, Germany, China, Australia, and France. The school offers an On-Time Graduation guarantee that states that students who meet the institution’s academic expectations and do not graduate in time will receive one year of free tuition.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | January 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
25%
Submitting ACT
54%
Submitting SAT
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,167
Total Number of Undergrads
1,165
Classroom Sizes
0
100
67%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $50,192
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $50,192
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$13,272
|
| Books and Supplies | $800
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
80%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$35,377
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,689
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$32,418
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
93%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,967
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
71
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
93%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Presidents
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Presidents' Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Pittsburgh
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
56%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$60,100
What Students Are Saying
3.92
Average Rating
washington & jefferson is a small college where you can get to know your teachers and peers. the classes are extremely interesting and engaging. the college offers many opportunities that you cannot find anywhere else.
Chelsea from Pittsburgh, PA
It is a small school and you get to have one on one time with your professors. You also get to talk with friends and stuff too.
Ka Ron from Carlisle, PA
Washington and Jefferson has a nice small college atmosphere that enables you to get to know your professors and seek help when needed. This college also has an abundance of clubs, activities, and sports to participate in when you have free time. You will also meet a lot a great people in your dorm, at parties, and in frats and sororities that you will become very close with for the years to come.
Danielle from Venetia, PA
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