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Washington & Jefferson College Teaching Programs

Washington & Jefferson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, PA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Washington & Jefferson College Rankings

W&J appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#210 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic

Where Is Washington & Jefferson College?

Contact details for W&J can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA 15301
Phone:	7245031001
Website:	www.washjeff.edu/
Admissions:	www.washjeff.edu/future-students/
Financial Aid:	www.washjeff.edu/future-students/financial-aid-affordability/

How Do I Get Into W&J?

You can apply to W&J online at: https://www.washjeff.edu/future-students/apply/

W&J is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for W&J

Here’s what W&J considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into W&J?

W&J maintains an acceptance rate of 81%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at W&J can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,800	1,371	76%
Women	2,147	1,812	84%

Can I Afford Washington & Jefferson College?

The average net price after aid at W&J is $25,544. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$28,572
In-State Fees	$820
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,572
Out-of-State Fees	$820
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$29,392
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$29,392

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at W&J receive some form of financial aid (314 students).

Approximately 100% of students at W&J receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,726 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,432.

Student Loan Debt

69% of W&J undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,660 per year.

Washington & Jefferson College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2 students enrolled at W&J, all undergraduate. W&J is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,154 undergraduate students at W&J, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Washington & Jefferson College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	63
Hispanic	66
White	887
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	84
Non-Resident	20

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at W&J are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	284
Ohio	31
Maryland	20
West Virginia	13
New York	9

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Teaching Programs at Washington & Jefferson College

These teaching majors are available at W&J, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Washington & Jefferson College

W&J offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

W&J maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.