Washington & Jefferson College

www.washjeff.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,572

3.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,702

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

80.6%

3,947 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,309

98.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

69.5%

244 Graduates

About

Washington & Jefferson College is a higher education institution located in Washington County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Washington & Jefferson College were General Business (30 degrees awarded), Accounting (29 degrees), and General Psychology (27 degrees).

In 2024, 253 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washington & Jefferson College. 51% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (205 degrees), 15.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washington & Jefferson College is $28,572, which is $394 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Washington & Jefferson College is $28,572, which is $394 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,702.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Washington & Jefferson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,572

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Washington & Jefferson College was $28,572. The cost of tuition at Washington & Jefferson College is $394 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Washington & Jefferson College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,702

2024 Value

12.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Washington & Jefferson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,702. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Washington & Jefferson College grew by 12.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Washington & Jefferson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,910

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washington & Jefferson College was of $13,910 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.85% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Washington & Jefferson College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Washington & Jefferson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washington & Jefferson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Washington & Jefferson College received 3,947 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 22.7% annual growth. Out of those 3,947 applicants, 3,183 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,309 students enrolled at Washington & Jefferson College in 2024. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Washington & Jefferson College has an overall enrollment yield of 12.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,183

Accepted Out of 3,947

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Washington & Jefferson College was 80.6% (3,183 admissions from 3,947 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 22.7%, while admissions grew by 21.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Washington & Jefferson College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2022)

146

Scores Submitted (2022)

42% of enrolled first-time students at Washington & Jefferson College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Washington & Jefferson College had a total enrollment of 1,309 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Washington & Jefferson College is 1,293 students and the part-time enrollment is 16. This means that 98.8% of students enrolled at Washington & Jefferson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washington & Jefferson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.9% White, 7.26% Two or More Races, 5.81% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian, 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Washington & Jefferson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.6%), followed by White Female (36.2%) and Black or African American Male (4.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washington & Jefferson College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,309 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington & Jefferson College is 1,293 and the part-time enrollment is 16. This means that 98.8% of students enrolled at Washington & Jefferson College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Washington & Jefferson College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Washington & Jefferson College was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Washington & Jefferson College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Washington & Jefferson College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,006 enrolled students
Two or More Races
95 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
76 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washington & Jefferson College is 76.9% White, 7.26% Two or More Races, 5.81% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian, 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (0.611%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 5 more women than men received degrees from Washington & Jefferson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washington & Jefferson College is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Washington & Jefferson College is General Business (30 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (29 degrees) and General Psychology (27 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Washington & Jefferson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (24 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington & Jefferson College are Other managers (210,905 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (203,336 people), Postsecondary teachers (199,444 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (198,076 people), and Secondary school teachers (171,115 people).

The most specialized majors at Washington & Jefferson College in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (24 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), English (13 degrees), and Physical Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington & Jefferson College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Washington & Jefferson College are Language & Linguistics (24 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), English (13 degrees), and Physical Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington & Jefferson College are Elementary & secondary schools (513,702 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (406,504 people), Computer Systems Design (172,737 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (164,657 people), and Legal services (164,650 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Washington & Jefferson College.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
30 degrees awarded
Accounting
29 degrees awarded
General Psychology
27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Washington & Jefferson College was General Business with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Washington & Jefferson College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

124

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

129

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Washington & Jefferson College, which is 0.961 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (129).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Washington & Jefferson College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Washington & Jefferson College in General Business, which is 4 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Washington & Jefferson College in General Psychology, which is 2 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 69% of students graduating from Washington & Jefferson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Washington & Jefferson College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (90.9% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washington & Jefferson College is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
175 degrees awarded
White Male
173 degrees awarded
White Female
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washington & Jefferson College is white female (175 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (173 degrees).

Operations

Washington & Jefferson College has an endowment valued at nearly $171M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.5M (7.32%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Washington & Jefferson College had a total salary expenditure of 57.1M. Washington & Jefferson College employs 44 Professors, 30 Assistant professors and 28 Associate professors. Most academics at Washington & Jefferson College are Female Professor (22), Male Professor (22), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington & Jefferson College are: Service, with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Endowment

$171M

2024 Endowment

22.7%

growth from 2023

Washington & Jefferson College has an endowment valued at about $171M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Washington & Jefferson College grew 22.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $121M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Washington & Jefferson College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$104k - Federal
$278k - State
$30k - Local

As of 2024, Washington & Jefferson College received $104k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $278k from state grants and contracts, and $30k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$19.6M

2024 Salaries

9.65%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Washington & Jefferson College paid a median of $19.6M in salaries, which represents 34.3% of their overall expenditure ($57.1M) and a 9.65% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.221% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 19.2% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.94M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2024, Washington & Jefferson College paid a total of $7.94M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington & Jefferson College were Service with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

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