Washington & Jefferson College

It is moderately difficult to get into Washington & Jefferson College. Washington & Jefferson College admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 3,414 students applied to Washington & Jefferson College and 3,007 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Washington & Jefferson College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Washington & Jefferson College for fall should anticipate a decision by August 15.

Washington & Jefferson College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Washington & Jefferson College's admissions stats.

Washington & Jefferson College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	22.53%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Washington & Jefferson College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Washington & Jefferson College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 15	January 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Washington & Jefferson College?

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Washington & Jefferson College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Washington & Jefferson College is 31%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 88%. In 2022, Washington & Jefferson College admitted 16 of the 51 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Washington & Jefferson College Admissions

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How To Get Into Washington & Jefferson College

Getting into Washington And Jefferson College is moderately difficult. Washington And Jefferson College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Washington And Jefferson College accepted 88% of all applicants, around 3,007 of the 3,414 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Washington And Jefferson College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Washington & Jefferson College

For more information on transferring to Washington & Jefferson College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Washington & Jefferson College

Washington & Jefferson College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Washington & Jefferson College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Washington & Jefferson College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Washington & Jefferson College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Washington & Jefferson College for more information on admission factors.

Washington & Jefferson College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Washington & Jefferson College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Washington & Jefferson College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	√	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Washington & Jefferson College?

Students admitted to Washington & Jefferson College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 40.8% submitted a class rank. At Washington & Jefferson College 22.53% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50% were in the top 25% and 78.87% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Washington & Jefferson College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11.53%
3.75 and 3.99	27.67%
3.50 and 3.74	21.61%
3.25 and 3.49	15.27%
3.00 and 3.24	9.22%
2.50 and 2.9	11.82%
2.00 and 2.49	2.59%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Washington & Jefferson College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Washington & Jefferson College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Washington & Jefferson College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Washington & Jefferson College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Washington & Jefferson College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Washington & Jefferson College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Washington & Jefferson College.

Does Washington & Jefferson College accept transfer credits?

✅ Washington & Jefferson College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Washington & Jefferson College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Washington & Jefferson College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Washington & Jefferson College?

✅ Washington & Jefferson College is not test optional.

What is Washington & Jefferson College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Washington & Jefferson College is 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Washington & Jefferson College?

✅ Washington & Jefferson College's early decision acceptance rate was 31% in 2021.

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