What Washington & Jefferson costs
Washington & Jefferson College charges $29,392 a year in published tuition and fees, about $14,696 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $42,972 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $25,625 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Washington & Jefferson
For fall 2024, Washington & Jefferson College received 3,947 applications and admitted 3,183 students, and 402 enrolled as first-years.
What Washington & Jefferson students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Washington & Jefferson College (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business / Commerce | 29 |
| Accounting | 29 |
| Psychology | 24 |
| Information Technology | 14 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Communication | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| History | 9 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Washington & Jefferson
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Point Park University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: about 22 miles away
- Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: about 22 miles away
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: about 24 miles away
- Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania: about 24 miles away
- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: about 24 miles away
- Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: about 25 miles away
Colleges like Washington & Jefferson
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania: 1,359 undergraduates
- Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania: 1,430 undergraduates
- Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania: 1,491 undergraduates
- Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York: 1,530 undergraduates
- Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania: 1,613 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Washington & Jefferson College's acceptance rate? 80.6% for fall 2024: 3,183 of 3,947 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Washington & Jefferson College? $29,392 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Washington & Jefferson College? About 1,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Washington & Jefferson College? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Washington & Jefferson College (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Washington & Jefferson College
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
