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Washington & Jefferson College, commonly referred to as W&J, traces its origins to the Washington Academy that was established in 1781, and The Canonsburg Academy and Library Company which was chartered in 1794. These two institutes were later renamed Washington College and Jefferson College respectively. In 1869, these two colleges were merged to form Washington & Jefferson College. Initially a men’s college, W&J started enrolling women in 1970. The campus is located on 60 acres in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Washington & Jefferson College offers a number of majors, minors, and concentrations in various fields of study. Students can also choose from pre-professional and special programs in teacher certification, engineering, pre-law, pre-health, and entrepreneurial studies, among others.
The sports teams of W&J are nicknamed the Presidents. The athletics department fields more than 20 teams in cross country, hockey, baseball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, golf, swimming and diving, water polo, basketball, track and field, soccer, lacrosse, and tennis. The Presidents compete in the NCAA Division III, and the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I.
Students attend Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Washington & Jefferson College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Washington & Jefferson College is known for its programs in mathematics and science.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Washington & Jefferson College only let in 34% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 640.
Washington & Jefferson College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Washington & Jefferson College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,531 students at the school (as of 2007).
Washington & Jefferson College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Washington & Jefferson College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College's mission is to graduate men and women of integrity, competence, and maturity who are effective lifelong learners and responsible citizens, and who are prepared to contribute substantially to the world in which they live. To this end, the College promotes the development of skills, knowledge, personal qualities, and a worldview that characterize a well-educated person."
More complete details are provided below.
Washington & Jefferson College
60 S Lincoln St
Washington, PA 15301
General Phone: (724) 503-1001
http://www.washjeff.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 88 | English, political science, history, economics, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, German language, ... |
| Business And Management | 71 | business, accounting, international business |
| Science | 59 | biology, anatomical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, biophysics, chemistry courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | information technology |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | education, art education |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | theater history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington & Jefferson College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 290 | 29 |
In 2007, Washington & Jefferson College had a total enrollment of 1,531 students (1,522 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 77% |
| Ohio | 11% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Washington & Jefferson College offers campus housing for 1,438 of its 1,522 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,377 | 2,529 | 34% | 407 | 16% |
| Men | 3,770 | 1,213 | 32% | 215 | 18% |
| Women | 3,607 | 1,316 | 36% | 192 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,532 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,532 |
| Room and board | $ 8,030 |
| Room charge | $ 4,734 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Washington & Jefferson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 338900)
Washington & Jefferson College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $80,370 | 9 | $72,396 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $63,924 | 13 | $57,069 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $51,752 | 12 | $49,119 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $48,008 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $65,348 | 39 | $55,150 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Track | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washington & Jefferson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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