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Students attend Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, 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 science, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Washington & Jefferson College only let in 39% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Washington & Jefferson College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,418 students at Washington & Jefferson College (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Washington & Jefferson College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Washington & Jefferson College 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
Admissions Phone: (724) 223-6025
Financial Aid Phone: (724) 223-6019
http://www.washjeff.edu
Washington & Jefferson College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 85 | history, political science, English, sociology, economics, general studies, German language, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 83 | business, accounting, international business |
| Science | 35 | anatomical sciences, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | education, art education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | information technology |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | theater history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington & Jefferson College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 258 | 27 |
In 2005, Washington & Jefferson College had a total enrollment of 1,418 students (1,407 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 52% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 71% |
| Ohio | 11% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Washington & Jefferson College offers campus housing for 1,216 of its 1,407 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,477 | 1,737 | 39% | 388 | 22% |
| Men | 2,541 | 888 | 35% | 216 | 24% |
| Women | 1,936 | 849 | 44% | 172 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (724) 223-6025
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,330 |
| Room and board | $ 7,160 |
| Room charge | $ 4,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,010 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Washington & Jefferson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 338900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (724) 223-6019
Washington & Jefferson College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $73,224 | 6 | $66,527 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $59,449 | 12 | $56,177 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $43,861 | 13 | $36,087 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $60,239 | 31 | $49,755 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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 4% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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