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Colleges in Washington

There are at least 4 colleges in Washington, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 2,167 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,151 full-time students, and a reported 1,438 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Washington; see particularly Pittsburgh, Waynesburg, and California colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Pennsylvania Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Washington.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Penn Commercial Inc
242 Oak Spring Road
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: massage therapy, business management, construction, medical office assistant, medical coding, HVAC tech, medical secretary, computer networking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 435 students, 433 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Washington & Jefferson College
60 S Lincoln St
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, psychology, English, accounting, political science, biology, history, information technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,531 students, 1,522 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,438 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-620. Math: 530-640.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Washington Hospital School of Nursing
155 Wilson Ave
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 170 students, 165 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-500. Math: 420-500. Writing: 420-500.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Washington Hospital School of Radiography
155 Wilson Ave
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

  • Programs: radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Other degree.
  • Student Body: 31 students, 31 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-500. Math: 420-500. Writing: 420-500.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
California Colleges15,2748,2062,264
Canonsburg Colleges18,60763 
Mckees Rocks Colleges16,62299 
Monessen Colleges18,669280 
Pittsburgh Colleges38334,56375,98216,131
Waynesburg Colleges24,1842,496936

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