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Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College says yes to 80.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $67,918 median earnings.
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Washington & Jefferson College occupies suburban Washington, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $83,516 four years out. 31.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,295 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Washington & Jefferson College received 3,218 applications and admitted 2,624 (81.5%), with 314 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Washington & Jefferson College's 80.6% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Washington & Jefferson College compares
| Washington & Jefferson College | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 80.6% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,392 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,918 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Washington & Jefferson College: $67,918 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $29,392 regardless of where you're from. At Washington & Jefferson College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,295 — Washington & Jefferson College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
69.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 30% don't — ask a Washington & Jefferson College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Washington & Jefferson College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,516 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $79,272 |
| Economics | $72,305 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $72,219 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,066 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,258 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,972 |
| Psychology, General | $57,026 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,646 |
Median earnings for these 9 Washington & Jefferson College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $67,918 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Washington & Jefferson College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Washington & Jefferson College?
Washington & Jefferson College doesn't look at test scores; its 80.6% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Washington & Jefferson College's acceptance rate?
81.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,624 admitted from 3,218 applicants.
How much does Washington & Jefferson College cost?
At Washington & Jefferson College, published tuition is $29,392 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Washington & Jefferson College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Washington & Jefferson College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $67,918 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania — 78.4% admitted
- University of Valley Forge — 61.2% admitted
- Widener University — 70.9% admitted
- Thomas Jefferson University — 81% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.