Institutes / Universities
Washington & Jefferson College
Established in
1781Famous For
First-rate liberal arts education
- Overview
- Services
- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
Washington & Jefferson College is a private liberal arts college located in Washington, Pennsylvania. The institution was founded in 1781 and has a long history of competing literary societies. The academic emphasis of the college is on the liberal arts and sciences, with a focus on preparing students for professional and graduate schools.
The Washinton & Jefferson College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. With a student-faculty ratio of 12:1, the average class size is 17 students, enabling teachers to give attention to all the students. Students can choose from 32 majors and 27 minors in the subject areas of business, English, chemistry, computing and information studies, and environmental studies, among others.
Services
The college has various services and resources enabling students to learn and grow during their study years. There are Disability Support Services, International Student Initiatives, and Diversity and Leadership Initiatives, apart from Student Health and Counseling Center and the Center for Professional Pathways.
Rankings
- 94th in the National Liberal Arts Colleges by the US News National Universities Rankings
- 37th in the Top Performers on Social Mobility category in the US News National Universities Rankings
- 93rd in the Best Value Schools category in the US News National Universities Rankings
- 214th in the US by Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2022
Accommodation
The campus housing facilities include options for residence halls and fraternity & sorority housing. Students can take up the option that best suits their needs and interests, which is particularly possible through the themed residential communities. The residence halls are divided into spaces for first-year students and upperclass students, all of which have different amenities.
Courses offered at Washington & Jefferson College
Loading courses...
Scholarships offered by Washington & Jefferson College
No scholarships found for this university.
Helpful resources for international students
Take the first step towards studying abroad
"*" indicates required fields