Washington & Jefferson College Description:
Washington & Jefferson College sits on a 60-acre campus in Washington, Pennsylvania, a town located about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. The college earned a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, but Washington and Jefferson also has many strong pre-professional programs in areas such as education, engineering, health, and law. The college has a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and values the interaction of students and their professors. Founded in 1781, Washington & Jefferson College is one of the oldest colleges in the U.S.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 43%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile (test scores from 2008; W & J is now test-optional)
- SAT Critical Reading: 510 / 610
- SAT Math: 530 / 630
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 22 / 26
- ACT English: 21 / 25
- ACT Math: 22 / 27
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 1,460 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 50% Male / 50% Female
- 99% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $36,420
- Books: $800
- Room and Board: $9,560
- Other Expenses: $900
- Total Cost: $47,680
Washington & Jefferson College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Washington and Jefferson Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 75%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $17,215
- Loans: $8,427
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
- Transfer Out Rate: 26%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 68%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 73%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Washington & Jefferson College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.washjeff.edu/about
"To graduate men and women of uncommon integrity, competence and maturity who are effective lifelong learners and responsible citizens, and who are prepared to contribute substantially to the world in which they live. To this end, the College promotes the development of skills, knowledge, personal qualities and a worldview that characterizes a well-educated person."
