How much is the W&J tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, W&J's tuition & fees is $28,185.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $43,909 when a student lives on-campus.
W&J Tuition & Expenses
| 2022-2023 Rate |
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| Tuition & Fees | $28,185 |
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| Books & Supplies Costs | $1,000 |
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| On-campus Room & Board | $13,524 |
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| On-campus Expenses | $1,200 |
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| Off-campus Room & Board | $13,524 |
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| Off-campus Expenses | $1,200 |
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| 2023-2024 Estimates |
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| Tuition & Fees | $15,827 |
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How Much Does it Cost to Go to W&J for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $32,508 at W&J. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $97,367. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $55,326.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, W&J' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $20,937. Compared to private, four-years colleges in Pennsylvania, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $25,037.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Washington & Jefferson College | $28,185 |
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| U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,672 |
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| Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
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| Private Schools | $20,937 |
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| Pennsylvania Four-years Colleges | $23,428 |
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| Public Schools | $14,103 | $19,144 |
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| Private Schools | $25,037 |
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Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between W&J and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (private, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| Washington & Jefferson College | Washington, PA | $28,185 | $8,400 |
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| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | $39,470 | $9,000 |
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| Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove, PA | $57,400 | $57,400 |
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| Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | $68,380 | - |
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| Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | $54,960 | - |
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Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Washington & Jefferson College has increased by 26.40% over the past 10 years from $39,710 to $28,185.
The living costs increased by 3.90% last year and 31.70% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Washington & Jefferson College, 1,140 students (99%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $36,450.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at W&J is $7,459 for students living on-campus and $7,459 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 328 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $38,963 and the average amount of student loans is $7,761.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
W&J's acceptance rate is 83.68%. A total of 3,150 applicants applied to and 2,636 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 328 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 12.44%.
To apply to W&J, 3 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and 1 items are recommended to submit - Completion of college-preparatory program. SAT and ACT scores are considered during the admissions process but are not required to be submitted.
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to apply to W&J. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 1,175 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 26.
Its SAT score is similar to the national average score of 1,168. The ACT score is similar to the national average score of 24.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
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| SAT Total | 1,175 | 1,050 | 1,300 |
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| National Average | 1,168 | | |
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| Pennsylvania Average | 1,181 | | |
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| SAT EBRW | 590 | 520 | 660 |
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| SAT Math | 585 | 530 | 640 |
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| ACT Composite | 26 | 21 | 31 |
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| National Average | 24 | | |
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| Pennsylvania Average | 26 | | |
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| ACT Math | 24 | 19 | 29 |
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| ACT English | 25 | 19 | 30 |
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Student Population
Washington & Jefferson College has a total of 1,151 students including 1,149 undergraduate and 2 graduate students. By gender, there are 590 male students and 567 female students attending W&J.
| Total | Male | Female |
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| Total | 1,157 |
590 | 567 |
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| Undergraduate | 1,156 |
590 | 566 |
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| Graduate | 1 |
0 | 1 |
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Directory & Academic Information
| Directory Information |
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| Address | 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA |
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| Phone | 724-503-1001 |
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| WEB | www.washjeff.edu |
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| Degree & Programs |
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| Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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| Program Offered | 34 Programs |
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| Graduate Program Offered | 1 Graduate Programs |
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| Academic Stats |
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| Acceptance Rate | 88.08% |
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| Yield | 11.57% |
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| Student Population | 1,151 |
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| Graduation Rate | 74% |
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| Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
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| Retention Rate | 83% |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 10 to 1 |
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| Faculty & Staffs |
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| Number of Faculties | 112 (Full-time), 38 (Part-time) |
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| Number of Staffs | 330 (Full-time), 56 (Part-time) |
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| Average Faculty Salary | $72,730 |
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| Average Staff Salary | $52,153 |
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