Washington and Jefferson College Description:
Washington and 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 and Jefferson College is one of the oldest colleges in the U.S.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 38%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 510 / 610
- SAT Math: 530 / 630
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 22 / 26
- ACT English: 21 / 25
- ACT Math: 22 / 27
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 1,531 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 53% Male / 47% Female
- 99% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $31,496
- Books: $800
- Room and Board: $8,488
- Other Expenses: $900
- Total Cost: $41,684
Washington and Jefferson College Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 16%
- State / Local Grants: 31%
- Institutional Grants: 98%
- Loans: 91%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $4,573
- State / Local Grants: $3,482
- Institutional Grants: $13,050
- Loans: $3,243
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business, Education, English, History, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 84%
- Transfer Out Rate: 23%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 66%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 70%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Washington and Jefferson College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.washjeff.edu/about.aspx
"The College's mission is 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, Washington & Jefferson College promotes the development of the skills, knowledge, personal qualities, and worldview that characterize a well-educated person. All classes are taught by master teachers who are caring mentors and advisors, and opportunities abound for internships, study-abroad programs, student activities, athletics, and volunteer service."
