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Colleges / Washington & Jefferson College

Washington & Jefferson College

Washington, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate84%
Acceptance Rate84%

Washington And Jefferson College Student Life

Washington And Jefferson College is on a 60-acre campus in the suburban setting of Washington, Pennsylvania, not far from Pittsburgh.

Washington And Jefferson College Student Activities

Washington And Jefferson College has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Washington And Jefferson College has fraternities and sororities.

Washington And Jefferson College has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Washington And Jefferson College include Black Student Union, Student Activities Board, National Society of Leadership and Success and Fraternity and Sorority Life.

The Washington And Jefferson College community comes together each year for Spring Concert, Commonsgiving and Rock the Lawn.

Washington And Jefferson College Housing

This table offers information on housing at Washington And Jefferson College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for senior
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus –– 90%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing –– 1,399
Number of Students Living On-Campus –– 959
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus –– 10%

Washington And Jefferson College offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Washington And Jefferson College students live on campus. In 2022, 90% of undergrads at Washington And Jefferson College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 10% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Washington And Jefferson College. There are 1,399 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,156 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 959 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Washington And Jefferson College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Washington And Jefferson College Athletics

At Washington And Jefferson College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Washington And Jefferson College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Water Polo NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Indoor Track NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Safety at Washington And Jefferson College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Washington & Jefferson College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Washington And Jefferson College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Washington And Jefferson College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Washington And Jefferson College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Washington And Jefferson College, take Interstate 79/70 to Washington, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Pittsburgh International airport.

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Keep Reading About Washington And Jefferson College

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Washington And Jefferson College Students

49%

Women

51%

Men

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

75%

In State

25%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

76%

8%

5%

5%

3%

2%

1%

0.17%

0.09%

Undergraduate Students

1,156

Non-Resident / International Students

15

Graduate Students

1

Washington And Jefferson College Campus Services

Student Services
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Campus Security
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,157

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

84%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$50,192

Out-of-State

$50,192

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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