Washington & Jefferson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3320 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #925 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #857 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #54 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1858 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,162
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.washjeff.edu
Washington & Jefferson College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Washington & Jefferson College has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 77% | 86% |
| Applicants | 3,218 | 1,564 | 1,654 |
| Admissions | 2,624 | 1,209 | 1,415 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 314 | 177 | 137 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 887 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 80 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 77 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 68 (6%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Washington & Jefferson College is $26,051 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,102 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,978 |
| $48-75K | $22,139 |
| $75-110K | $27,151 |
| $110K+ | $28,860 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,605 | $8,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,605 | $8,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,605 | $8,400 |
| Fee in-district | $580 | |
| Fee in-state | $580 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $580 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,398 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,010 |
| Room charge | $8,160 |
| Meal charge | $5,850 |
Washington & Jefferson College majors
Washington & Jefferson College has granted 219 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 1 master's in Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washington & Jefferson College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 31 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | |
| Accounting | 19 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |
| Information Technology | 12 | |
| Economics, General | 9 | |
| Neuroscience | 9 | |
| Communication, General | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 219 | 1 |
Washington & Jefferson College has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 65% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washington & Jefferson College has published 770 scientific papers with 15,328 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Law, Biology, Engineering, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 30 |
| 1993 | 24 | 38 |
| 1994 | 4 | 32 |
| 1995 | 2 | 32 |
| 1996 | 7 | 57 |
| 1997 | 7 | 79 |
| 1998 | 6 | 79 |
| 1999 | 3 | 91 |
| 2000 | 8 | 145 |
| 2001 | 12 | 153 |
| 2002 | 12 | 193 |
| 2003 | 6 | 231 |
| 2004 | 7 | 386 |
| 2005 | 8 | 245 |
| 2006 | 13 | 291 |
| 2007 | 15 | 326 |
| 2008 | 14 | 358 |
| 2009 | 14 | 382 |
| 2010 | 13 | 428 |
| 2011 | 17 | 501 |
| 2012 | 24 | 501 |
| 2013 | 26 | 578 |
| 2014 | 28 | 563 |
| 2015 | 25 | 646 |
| 2016 | 29 | 624 |
| 2017 | 49 | 724 |
| 2018 | 43 | 816 |
| 2019 | 27 | 1011 |
| 2020 | 36 | 1351 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1083 |
| 2022 | 48 | 1015 |
| 2023 | 33 | 987 |
| 2024 | 25 | 897 |
Washington & Jefferson College alumni
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John Astin
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actorfilm director
- Biography
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John Allen Astin is an American retired actor and director who has appeared in numerous stage, television and film roles, primarily in character roles. He is widely known for his role as patriarch Gomez Addams in The Addams Family (1964–1966), reprising the role in the television film Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) and the animated series The Addams Family (1992–1993).
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Roger Goodell
- Occupations
- Commissioner of the National Football Leaguebusinessperson
- Biography
-
Roger Stokoe Goodell is an American businessman who has served as the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) since 2006.
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Stephen Foster
- Occupations
- chansonniermusiciansingerpoetcomposer
- Biography
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Stephen Collins Foster, known as "the father of American music", was an American composer known primarily for his parlour and folk music during the Romantic period. He wrote more than 200 songs, including "Oh! Susanna", "Hard Times Come Again No More", "Camptown Races", "Old Folks at Home" ("Swanee River"), "My Old Kentucky Home", "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair", "Old Black Joe", and "Beautiful Dreamer". Many of his compositions remain popular today.
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James G. Blaine
- Occupations
- politicianjournalistdiplomatlawyerwriter
- Biography
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James Gillespie Blaine was an American statesman and Republican politician who represented Maine in the United States House of Representatives from 1863 to 1876, serving as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1869 to 1875, and then in the United States Senate from 1876 to 1881. Blaine twice served as Secretary of State, first in 1881 under President James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, and then from 1889 to 1892 under President Benjamin Harrison. He is one of only two U.S. Secretaries of State to hold the position under three separate presidents, the other being Daniel Webster. Blaine unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for President in 1876 and 1880 before being nominated in 1884. In the 1884 general election, he was narrowly defeated by Democratic nominee Grover Cleveland. Blaine was one of the late 19th century's leading Republicans and a champion of the party's moderate reformist faction, later known as the "Half-Breeds".
General info
| Alternative names | Washington & Jefferson College W&J |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1781 |
| Motto | Juncta Juvant Together We Thrive |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 326 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 S Lincoln St Washington, Pennsylvania, 15301 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 7245031001 |