Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is a private liberal arts college located in Washington, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1781, it was one of the first institutions of higher learning, and the first college founded in the state of Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of about 1,400, it offers a wide variety of majors, including the sciences, humanities, business, and interdisciplinary studies. The college is committed to providing a quality education with an emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and service to others. It also focuses on developing collaborative and interpersonal skills in its students, to prepare them for successful and fulfilling lives. W&J emphasizes a spirit of community, with small classes, faculty mentorship, and a variety of student organizations and intramural sports. It is also dedicated to helping its graduates become outstanding leaders who are prepared to thrive in a global and rapidly-changing world.
- Address: 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA 00001-5301
- Phone: (724) 503-1001
- Website: www.washjeff.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,167
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $50,169 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Room & Board | $12,724 |
| Other | $900 |
| Total Cost | $64,593 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Business/Commerce, General
- Psychology, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Accounting
- Chemistry, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 75%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 69%
- Out-of-State: 31%
- Unknown: 0%