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Washington & Jefferson College

country rank  1039
world rank  3151

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Overview

Established in 1781, the Washington & Jefferson College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Washington (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 244-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. W&J also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Washington & Jefferson College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Washington & Jefferson College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Washington & Jefferson College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Washington & Jefferson College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym W&J
Founded 1781
Motto Juncta Juvant
Together We Thrive
Colours Red and black
Mascot
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University Location

Address 60 S Lincoln Street
Washington
15301 Pennsylvania
United States
Washington & Jefferson College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Washington & Jefferson College Phone Number (888) 926 3529
Washington & Jefferson College Fax Number (724) 223 6534
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Washington & Jefferson College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Washington & Jefferson College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Washington & Jefferson College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Washington & Jefferson College.



Washington & Jefferson College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Washington & Jefferson College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Washington & Jefferson College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Washington & Jefferson College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Washington & Jefferson College's Admission Office Admission Office

60 South Lincoln Street
Washington 15301
(724) 223 6025


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Washington & Jefferson College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Washington & Jefferson College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Washington & Jefferson College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Washington & Jefferson College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Washington & Jefferson College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Washington & Jefferson College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Washington & Jefferson College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Washington & Jefferson College is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Washington & Jefferson College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Washington & Jefferson College's Library
Washington & Jefferson College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 87,821 physical volumes, 4,394 physical media, 74,841 digital/electronic media and 84 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 15 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Washington & Jefferson College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Washington & Jefferson College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Washington & Jefferson College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,399 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Washington & Jefferson College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Washington & Jefferson College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Washington & Jefferson College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Washington & Jefferson College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Washington & Jefferson College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Washington & Jefferson College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Washington & Jefferson College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Washington & Jefferson College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Washington & Jefferson College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Washington & Jefferson College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Washington & Jefferson College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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