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Washington and Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College is a private liberal arts college located in Washington, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1781, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States and traces its origins to a group of frontier log-cabin academies. The college offers a broad undergraduate curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences, emphasizing leadership, civic engagement, and experiential learning. W&J enrolls a close-knit student body of around 1,100 undergraduates and is known for its strong pre-professional programs, undergraduate research, and study-abroad opportunities. The campus blends historic and modern facilities in a small-city setting in southwestern Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.
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US News & World Report #89 · 2026Forbes #91 · 2026US News & World Report #89 · 2025US News & World Report #407 · 2024
- Tuition (International): $28,571
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 60 acres
Washington and Jefferson College offers an intimate, residential campus experience on 60 suburban acres, characterized by a sporty and academically rigorous environment.
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
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Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
With an 87% placement rate, graduates typically enter general undergraduate fields, though specific starting salary data is currently unavailable.
Popular fields
GeneralUndergraduate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
1,100 students (100 international)
Campus: Suburban, 60 acres
Location: Washington, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Located in Washington, the college hosts around 1,100 students, providing a close-knit community atmosphere with access to local safety and nightlife.
LibraryScience CenterAthletic ComplexStudent HousingDining ServicesPerforming Arts Center
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 50%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
The college has a 50% acceptance rate, with the best time to apply being between December and March for the Fall intake, though rolling admissions may vary.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 50%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
