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About Washington & Jefferson College

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Washington & Jefferson College is a private liberal arts college in Washington, PA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 88%, W&J is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 348 students each year. W&J is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. W&J offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $38,904 per year; the sticker price of $65,164 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Washington & Jefferson College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
1130
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1250 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Washington & Jefferson College

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Application Strategy
W&J's Intersession program in January lets students pursue unique short-term projects and travel courses, so mention in your application how you would take advantage of this opportunity and what kind of project you would propose.
Extracurriculars
W&J has a strong entrepreneurship and innovation program, so if you have started a club, small business, or community initiative, frame that experience explicitly in your application to show you fit the hands-on, entrepreneurial culture on campus.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Washington & Jefferson College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$65k/yr$15.3k
30k-48k~$65k/yr$14.0k
48k-75k~$65k/yr$19.0k
75k-110k~$65k/yr$32.3k
110k+~$65k/yr$29.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,207
Undergrad Enrollment
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