Washington & Jefferson College Admission
Acceptance Rate
81.54%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.97%
Freshmen Enrollment
348
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,414 students have applied and 3,007 students have allowed to admit to Washington & Jefferson College (Acceptance rate: 88.08%). W&J's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.57 % where 348 students have finally enrolled out of 3,007 admitted students.
W&J acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Allegheny College and Westminster College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 63.65%).
W&J enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.59%).
How to Apply to Washington & Jefferson College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply W&J. W&J offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.washjeff.edu/future-students/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.washjeff.edu/future-students/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.washjeff.edu/future-students/financial-aid-affordability/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.washjeff.edu/future-students/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.washjeff.edu/future-students/financial-aid-affordability/military-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.washjeff.edu/department/disability-support-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at W&J and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Washington & Jefferson College is 0. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Washington & Jefferson College is lower than the schools (average score is 1,283). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington & Jefferson College | 0 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,283 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Washington & Jefferson College, 146 students submitted SAT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 0 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 560 | 620 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,130 | 1,250 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
W&J Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Washington & Jefferson College. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |