Washington & Jefferson College Business Programs
Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, Washington & Jefferson College is a private not-for-profit institution. W&J is located in a safe and convenient suburb.
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Washington & Jefferson College Rankings
W&J landed the #188 spot in our 2023 ranking of best colleges. We analyzed 1,477 colleges and universities across the nation to determine this ranking. This puts it in the top 15% of all schools in the nation. W&J also holds the #15 spot on the Best Colleges in Pennsylvania ranking.
Our rankings are based on an outcomes-based approach rather than subjective ones used by other media outlets. As such, we utilize data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard, among other sources. Visit our rankings and methodology section to learn more.
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at W&J.
Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
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#34 | Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
#89 | Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
#89 | Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Where Is Washington & Jefferson College?
Contact details for W&J are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA 15301 |
Phone: | 724-503-1001 |
Website: | www.washjeff.edu |
Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/washjeff/ |
Twitter: | https://twitter.com/wjcollege |
How Do I Get Into W&J?
You can apply to W&J online at: https://www.washjeffapp.org/web1/apply.htm?&isndsl
Admission Requirements for W&J
Submission | Required? |
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High School GPA | required |
High School Rank | recommended |
High School Transcript | required |
College Prep Program | recommended |
Recommendations | required |
SAT or ACT Scores | recommended |
TOEFL | required |
How Hard Is It To Get Into W&J?
Approximately 51% of accepted students are men and 49% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 86%, and the acceptance rate for women is 95%.
Can I Afford Washington & Jefferson College?
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.
Student Loan Debt
It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At W&J, approximately 93% of students took out student loans averaging $8,967 a year. That adds up to $35,868 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at W&J is 1.7%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Washington & Jefferson College Undergraduate Student Diversity
There are also 2 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 1,158 full-time undergraduates at W&J, 50% are male and 50% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Washington & Jefferson College students is as follows.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 19 |
Black or African American | 91 |
Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
White | 866 |
International Students | 17 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 99 |
Geographic Diversity
Pennsylvania students aren't the only ones who study at Washington & Jefferson College. At this time, 26 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 36 countries are represented at W&J. The most popular countries sending students to the school are China, Japan, and France.
Online Learning at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College Business Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
Major | Bachelor’s | TOTAL |
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General Business/Commerce | 39 | 39 |
General Economics | 14 | 14 |
Accounting | 11 | 11 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 | 2 |
Other Economics | 1 | 1 |
TOTAL | 67 | 67 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By Mgardzina under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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