Washington & Jefferson College

Overview

Washington & Jefferson College is a Comprehensive institution located in Washington, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 60 South Lincoln Street
Washington, PA  15301
United States

Contact Mr. Robert Adkins
Dean of Admission
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
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Biophysics
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Related
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
German
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Economics Related
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,806

Applied

2,311

Accepted

1,356

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,587

Females Applied

1,344

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,219

Males Applied

967

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.71

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	April 1st
Early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	616	570	660
SAT Math	600	560	660
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

47,384

Fees

580

Full-time student fees

12,676

Room & board

7,438

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

39,176

Avg. Financial Aid Package

42,519

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,790

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,739

Avg. Loan Aid

23,561

Avg. Grant Aid

34,328

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,356

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

23%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.1%
Black or African American	5.25%
White or Caucasian	73.97%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	2.1%
Two or more races	3.68%
Other	6.83%

Gender

Male (51.03%)

Female (48.97%)

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	93%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Week/Involvement Expo, Spring Concert and Street Fair

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, Student Activities Board, Black Student Union, Mock Trial and Latino Culture Association

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
Basketball		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

152

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 114

Part-time - 38

Male - 80

Female - 72

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