Study at Washington & Jefferson College

 Profile of Washington & Jefferson College

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.

Course Topics

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.

Washington & Jefferson College Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Enrollment

There are 1,531 students at the school .

Student Life

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."