Washington & Jefferson College Acceptance Rate & Tuition
Washington & Jefferson College is a private research university in Washington, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,295 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 80.64% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $67,918 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,392
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,002 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.64% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,295 99.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.52%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 21.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 43.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average ACT Score: 26
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,358
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,218
- Room & Board: $14,710 annual estimate
Washington & Jefferson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Washington & Jefferson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Washington & Jefferson College?
Washington & Jefferson College is located in Washington, PA (ZIP 15301).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Washington & Jefferson College public or private?
Washington & Jefferson College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Washington & Jefferson College cost?
Published tuition: $29,392.
Average net price after aid: $25,002.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,265 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,958 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,975 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,322 |
| $110,001+ | $29,655 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $117,568.
How hard is it to get into Washington & Jefferson College?
Admission rate: 80.64%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Washington & Jefferson College?
Total enrollment: 1,295 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,358 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Washington & Jefferson College?
150%-time completion rate: 69.52%.
First-year retention: 81.2%.
What do graduates of Washington & Jefferson College earn?
Median earnings: $52,082 six years after entry; $67,918 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
31.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Washington & Jefferson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (30 completions)
- Accounting (29 completions)
- Psychology, General (27 completions)
- Information Technology (15 completions)
- Spanish Language and Literature (15 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (13 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (12 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (11 completions)
- History, General (10 completions)
- Biochemistry (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Washington & Jefferson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.64%; completion rate 69.52%; median earnings $67,918 at 10 years; net price $25,002. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$29,392
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Washington & Jefferson College was $29,392.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,002
2024 Value
In 2024 Washington & Jefferson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,002.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$100,008 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,002 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$117,568 4-Year Tuition
$14,710 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,102 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$180,408 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Washington & Jefferson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Washington & Jefferson College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Washington & Jefferson College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $39,710 | $39,710 | $26,491 |
| 2014 | $41,282 | $41,282 | $26,293 |
| 2015 | $43,226 | $43,226 | $26,123 |
| 2016 | $44,900 | $44,900 | $26,222 |
| 2017 | $46,628 | $46,628 | $27,925 |
| 2018 | $47,964 | $47,964 | $28,287 |
| 2019 | $49,338 | $49,338 | $26,427 |
| 2020 | $50,169 | $50,169 | $28,635 |
| 2021 | $50,192 | $50,192 | $26,460 |
| 2022 | $50,192 | $50,192 | $25,625 |
| 2023 | $28,185 | $28,185 | $25,544 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.64% Acceptance Rate
3,218 Total Applicants
2,624 Students Admitted
314 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.97% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Washington & Jefferson College reported total enrollment of about 1,295 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.5%), Two or More Races (7.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). About 31.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 21.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Washington & Jefferson College in 2024 is 1,295 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,358 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 77.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
65.24% 100% Completion Time
69.52% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 65.24% of students graduating from Washington & Jefferson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 80% male / 20% female
- Accounting: 72% male / 28% female
- Psychology, General: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Washington & Jefferson College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$67,918 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
579.13% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Washington & Jefferson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 30 completions
2. Accounting: 29 completions
3. Psychology, General: 27 completions
4. Information Technology: 15 completions
5. Spanish Language and Literature: 15 completions
6. Communication and Media Studies: 13 completions
7. English Language and Literature, General: 12 completions
8. Political Science and Government, General: 11 completions
9. History, General: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Washington & Jefferson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Washington & Jefferson College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Washington & Jefferson College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,324
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,584
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Washington & Jefferson College is a private non-profit institution located in Washington, PA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Accounting, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,295 students. Student body composition includes White (77.5%), Two or More Races (7.3%), Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). The admission rate is 80.64%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 26. The 150%-time completion rate is 69.52%. Approximately 31.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 21.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Washington, PA 15301
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Washington & Jefferson College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washington & Jefferson College located?
Washington & Jefferson College is located in Washington, PA.
What is Washington & Jefferson College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Washington & Jefferson College is 80.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,218 applicants and 2,624 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Washington & Jefferson College cost?
Reported tuition is $29,392 and average net price is $25,002 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,710 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Washington & Jefferson College?
Washington & Jefferson College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,358 students, White (77.5%), Two or More Races (7.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Washington & Jefferson College?
About 21.6% of students at Washington & Jefferson College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Washington & Jefferson College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Washington & Jefferson College reports midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Washington & Jefferson College earn?
Median earnings are $52,082 six years after entry and $67,918 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Washington & Jefferson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Washington & Jefferson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Washington & Jefferson College public or private?
Washington & Jefferson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Washington, PA.
Is Washington & Jefferson College an HBCU?
No. Washington & Jefferson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Washington & Jefferson College a tribal college?
No. Washington & Jefferson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Washington, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.