- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,051 a year (2022–23)
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Washington & Jefferson College reported an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024.
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Washington & Jefferson College GPA requirements
Washington & Jefferson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Washington & Jefferson College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Washington & Jefferson College acceptance rate
Washington & Jefferson College admitted 3,183 of 3,947 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Washington & Jefferson College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Washington, Pennsylvania, with 1,306 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Washington & Jefferson College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Washington & Jefferson College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Washington & Jefferson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,051 a year at Washington & Jefferson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Washington & Jefferson College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Washington & Jefferson College admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Washington & Jefferson College?
A lot: Washington & Jefferson College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is it easy to get into Washington & Jefferson College?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Washington & Jefferson College admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Washington & Jefferson College?
Washington & Jefferson College's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,183 of 3,947 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Washington & Jefferson College look for?
Washington & Jefferson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Washington & Jefferson College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Washington & Jefferson College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Washington & Jefferson College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,051 a year at Washington & Jefferson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Washington & Jefferson College accept AP credit?
Yes. Washington & Jefferson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Washington & Jefferson College ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Washington & Jefferson College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Washington & Jefferson College if a parent went there?
No. Washington & Jefferson College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Washington & Jefferson College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Washington & Jefferson CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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