Washington & Jefferson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3313 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #933 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #865 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #56 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1642 of 1,941 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 1,149
- Graduates
- 2
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 87% | 90% |
| Applicants | 3,414 | 1,650 | 1,764 |
| Admissions | 3,007 | 1,428 | 1,579 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 348 | 187 | 161 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
146 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Washington & Jefferson College are 1010-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Washington & Jefferson College are 19-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 875 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 85 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 63 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (2%) |
| Asian | 19 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Washington & Jefferson College is $25,636 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 | $17,859 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,694 |
| $48-75K | $20,787 |
| $75-110K | $28,209 |
| $110K+ | $30,453 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,612 | $8,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,612 | $8,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,612 | $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 | $13,524 |
| Room charge | $7,936 |
| Meal charge | $5,588 |
Washington & Jefferson College majors
Washington & Jefferson College has granted 288 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washington & Jefferson College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 45 |
| Psychology, General | 33 |
| Economics, General | 26 |
| Accounting | 20 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 |
| History, General | 12 |
| Information Technology | 12 |
| Physics, General | 12 |
| Neuroscience | 11 |
| Mathematics, General | 10 |
| Communication, General | 9 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Finance, General | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 3 |
| Biophysics | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 288 |
Washington & Jefferson College has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 72% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washington & Jefferson College has published 641 scientific papers with 10,242 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Biology, Law, Philosophy, Engineering, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 26 |
| 1992 | 7 | 18 |
| 1993 | 13 | 30 |
| 1994 | 3 | 21 |
| 1995 | 2 | 23 |
| 1996 | 7 | 40 |
| 1997 | 7 | 52 |
| 1998 | 5 | 61 |
| 1999 | 3 | 58 |
| 2000 | 9 | 103 |
| 2001 | 11 | 110 |
| 2002 | 12 | 151 |
| 2003 | 5 | 185 |
| 2004 | 7 | 327 |
| 2005 | 6 | 180 |
| 2006 | 10 | 206 |
| 2007 | 15 | 264 |
| 2008 | 13 | 273 |
| 2009 | 14 | 301 |
| 2010 | 10 | 330 |
| 2011 | 18 | 395 |
| 2012 | 20 | 401 |
| 2013 | 21 | 436 |
| 2014 | 25 | 422 |
| 2015 | 21 | 474 |
| 2016 | 18 | 453 |
| 2017 | 44 | 477 |
| 2018 | 33 | 558 |
| 2019 | 30 | 625 |
| 2020 | 29 | 903 |
| 2021 | 24 | 708 |
| 2022 | 40 | 669 |
| 2023 | 25 | 663 |
Washington & Jefferson College alumni
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John Astin
- Occupations
- voice actoruniversity teacheractorfilm directorstage actor
- Biography
-
John Allen Astin is a retired American actor and director who has appeared in numerous stage, television and film roles, primarily in character roles. He is best known for starring in The Addams Family (1964–1966), as patriarch Gomez Addams, 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
- businesspersonCommissioner of the NFL
- Biography
-
Roger Stokoe Goodell is an American businessman who has served as the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) since 2006.
-
Stephen Foster
- Occupations
- writersongwritersinger-songwritercomposerpoet
- Biography
-
Stephen Collins Foster, known as "the father of American music", was an American composer known primarily for his parlour and minstrel 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", and many of his compositions remain popular today.
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James G. Blaine
- Occupations
- writerlawyerdiplomatjournalistpolitician
- Biography
-
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.
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 | 344 |
| 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 |