Washington & Jefferson College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Washington & Jefferson College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,155 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1781 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Washington & Jefferson College will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
33
Washington & Jefferson College deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Psychology, Biology, Foreign Languages, and Economics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Washington & Jefferson College student retention rate is high at 83% (above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Washington & Jefferson College is good: 70%. Approximately 26% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at W&J is good -- 10:1. Find out more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - around $49,700 per year. The additional fees at W&J not covered by tuition are roughly $600; this comes to a total of $50,300 a year.

Read the details about W&J additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 3,414 applications were submitted and 3,007 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Washington & Jefferson College will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at W&J in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,900
High
W&J provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Washington & Jefferson College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
W&J provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - approximately $7,900 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Washington & Jefferson College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, W&J seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Washington & Jefferson College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Washington & Jefferson College
60 S Lincoln St
Washington, Pennsylvania
15301, USA
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