Overview

Washington & Jefferson College is a 4-year institution located in Washington, PA.

Location & Contact

Address 60 South Lincoln Street
Washington, PA  15301
United States

Contact Mr. Robert Adkins
Dean of Admissions
Email: admission@washjeff.edu
Phone: 724-223-6025
Fax: 724-223-6534

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Education, General	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Music, General	×
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,947

Applied

3,183

Accepted

1,306

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,147

Females Applied

1,812

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,800

Males Applied

1,371

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.56

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	April 1st	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	December 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	January 15th	February 15th	No
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	-	640
SAT Math	-	500	610
ACT Composite	-	20	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

29,430

Private

Fees

750

Full-time student fees

15,151

Room & board

8,825

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

26,084

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,709

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,166

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,320

Avg. Loan Aid

12,307

Avg. Grant Aid

22,617

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

76%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,306

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.9%
Black or African American	5.51%
White or Caucasian	77.41%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.47%
Asian	1.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	7.38%
Other	0.08%

Gender

Male (54.13%)

Female (45.87%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	86%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Concert, Flannel Fest and International Dinner

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association (SGA), Outdoors Club, Black Student Union (BSU), Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and Ski Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

138

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 106

Part-time - 32

Male - 64

Female - 74