Washington & Jefferson College Admissions

Washington & Jefferson College Admissions Overview:

With an acceptance rate of 47%, Washington & Jefferson College is a somewhat selective school, and less than half of applicants are admitted each year. Students applying to W&J will need to submit an application, high school transcripts, and a short personal statement. The school is test-optional, so applicants are not required to submit scores from the SAT or ACT.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Washington & Jefferson Acceptance Rate: 47%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile (W & J is now test-optional)
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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. On the athletic front, the Washington & Jefferson Presidents compete in the NCAA Division III, within the Presidents' Athletic Conference. 

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 1,406 (1,396 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
• 99% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $44,900
• Books: $800
• Room and Board: $11,612
• Other Expenses: $900
• Total Cost: $58,212

Washington & Jefferson College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 79%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $28,588
  • Loans: $9,687

Academic Programs:

• 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: 22%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 71%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 76%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Water Polo, Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling, Tennis, Swimming
• Women's Sports: Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Water Polo, Lacrosse, Golf, Field Hockey, Basketball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Washington & Jefferson and the Common Application

Washington & Jefferson College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you:

• Common Application essay tips and samples
• Short answer tips and samples
• Supplemental essay tips and samples