Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, Pennsylvania · Private
Washington & Jefferson College admitted 81% of 3,947 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1030–1260 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 71% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Washington & Jefferson College
Enter a score to see whether Washington & Jefferson College is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (81%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
Washington & Jefferson College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- April 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Washington & Jefferson College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 55% (30 of 55), compared with 81% for all applicants.
Washington & Jefferson College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Washington & Jefferson College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
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Important
- GPA
Considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.56 GPA. 22% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $44,295 a year. After grants, students paid $26,051 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Washington & Jefferson College’s acceptance rate?
Washington & Jefferson College admitted 81% of applicants: 3,183 of 3,947 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Washington & Jefferson College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due December 15, 2026 and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Washington & Jefferson College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1030 to 1260, with a median around 1130. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Washington & Jefferson College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Washington & Jefferson College have supplemental essays?
No. Washington & Jefferson College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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