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Washington & Jefferson College

#425 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Washington, PA
  • 666 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C-
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      C
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    Washington & Jefferson is an above-average private college located in Washington, Pennsylvania in the Pittsburgh Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,398 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Washington & Jefferson acceptance rate is 48%. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Economics. Graduating 70% of students, Washington & Jefferson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,600.
    About Washington & Jefferson College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Presidents' Athletic Conference
    Address
    60 S Lincoln St
    Washington, PA 15301
    Website
    washjeff.edu
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    Washington & Jefferson College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    48%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    —
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $28,627/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $29,017/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    93%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.45 responses
    42%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.45 responses
    38%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.45 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      36 Graduates
    • Business
      28 Graduates
    • Economics
      21 Graduates
    • Accounting
      20 Graduates
    • Communications
      15 Graduates
    • English
      15 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      14 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      14 Graduates
    • Biology
      13 Graduates
    • Spanish Language and Literature
      13 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,398Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    7
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    27%
    Varsity Athletes
    36%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 19 responses
    Report
    • Smart
      37%
    • Business in the front, party in the back.
      26%
    • Hard-working, kind, social
      16%
    • Kind
      11%
    • Kind but egocentric
      11%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    95%
    Poll
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.47 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.61 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 21 responses
    Report
    • It's what you make of it
      52%
    • Excellent
      29%
    • The epitome of liberal arts schools failing.
      10%
    • I havent attended yet. I will in the fall
      5%
    • It was/is the perfect fit
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $54,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    70%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
    90%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.21 responses
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    Everyone is really nice and helpful which makes it a little scary at first. Teachers are mostly flexible with student work load and are very understanding with athletes and anyone having trouble really. There are so many different events and places on campus that make it seem like home. This was definitely the best choice I made! However, my only problem is tuition, but the school gives you a whole bunch of scholarships and the financial aid department is very helpful with families & students.
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    W&J is a small liberal arts college outside of Pittsburgh, PA. And I mean small with less than 2,00 students! This allows for an amazing student to teacher ratio with great academic support. I know all of my professors, and the small classes mean that everyone gets attention. Although the academics are challenging, every major is good at W&J since the college doesn't just throw facts down your throat, you learn how to learn. I can now say going into my senior year that W&J has really shaped me as an individual. The Student Life is very big, with many clubs to join and a thriving Greek organization including almost half of campus! I can't forget about sports either, we are a competitive D3 school and many students are able to play their sport as well as thrive academically. W&J really does have every opportunity available, and is a close knit community that supports everyone. If you want to really get to know the school and see if it is right for you, come for a visit!
    The people in this campus, educators and students, are exceptional! My experience at Washington and Jefferson College have been nothing but pleasant and enjoyable. I definitely made the right choice picking Washington and Jefferson College. I feel right at home, as I should at College. The people you meet soon turn to people you consider family. If I had to pick my college again, it would be W&J without a doubt.