Washington & Jefferson College
School info
3.5
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.1
Food
3.1
Clubs
3.5
Facilities
3.4
Internet
2.6
Location
2.9
Opportunities
4.1
Safety
3.7
Social
3.4
Happiness
3.8
Basic Information
Location
- Washington, PA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private liberal arts college
- Established: 1781
- Founder: John McMillan, Thaddeus Dod, Joseph Smith
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Washington & Jefferson College offers more than 60 areas of study
Key Area
- Environmental Studies
- Ethical Leadership
- Magellan Projects
- Professional Pathways
- Entrepreneurial Experiences
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: The total number of students enrolled at Washington & Jefferson College is approximately 1,156 undergraduate students
- Undergraduates: 1,156
- Academic Staff: The number of academic staff at Washington & Jefferson College is approximately 103 instructors, as reported in 2022
- Administrative Staff: The exact number of administrative staff at Washington & Jefferson College is not provided in the sources. However, based on the information given, it appears that there are multiple administrative staff members across various departments, but a specific total count is not available. Therefore, I can only provide an approximate range based on the information given: **20-50 administrative staff** (estimated)
Notable Alumni
- Roger Goodell
- Buddy Jeannette
- Pete Henry
- James G. Blaine
- Jonathan Letterman
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Good reviews
Overall 5
CPS can ruin the vibe a lil, but the campus is amazing. I love it so much. I would choose this school over 100 x
Overall 4.6
Its chill
Overall 4.5
Met some of my best friends through W&J.
Wish I could have traveled.
#Covidcollegeyears
Overall 4.5
It's really difficult to get good grades but you'll learn a lot.
Overall 4.5
Really successful graduates.
Overall 4.5
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Overall 4.4
None.
Overall 4
Overall, really good. Professors usually really care about you and will help you. The clubs on campus are all amazing and there is a lot of variety with those that exist.
Overall 4
I love my school and I'm so glad I chose W&J. I couldn't have found a more friendly or close-knit campus anywhere else. You can walk around campus and it will feel like you know everyone and have all the resources in the world to succeed. The professors are all truly invested in helping their students succeed and go the extra mile to help/
Overall 4
Basically guaranteed a great job after graduation bc of the amazing alumni network. Faculty are all amazing, food is decent, & there's a club for everyone. The internet isn't bad during weekdays, but weekends/ nights can be a little bit tough to do anything online bc everyone is trying to stream. Pittsburgh is a short (& free) bus ride away.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.3
They say it is "just under" ivy league which is far from true. Location is in Washington which is crime and poverty ridden, no sites or activities. no career opportunities, counselors r a joke. no common areas and only 2 nice dorms with limited space, do not allow off campus living. food is poor, w little quality and variety. little to do all year!
Overall 1.4
Yea so the school looks great at first glance but as soon as you start school here at WandJ you will see that this school a damn joke. Not a single person or faculty member cares about their students or not as much as they should. The professors are a joke and they teach like robots. My advice for you is to go elsewhere. You will be miserable here.
Overall 1.5
This college is a glorified high school where the administration has nothing in mind besides raising tuition and abolishing anything that is fun in the world. If you want to pay $60k a year to have old decrepit buildings to live in, unless you want to pay another $2k to live in a newer dorm, then this is the place for you. I recommend elsewhere.
Overall 1.7
This schools sucks! The rules put in place, especially relating to covid are very contradicting, and make very little sense. You are required to where a mask out doors. If you are caught socializing with more than one other student in a common area you will be removed from campus. They also close all dining & coffee place at 8 during finals weeks.
Overall 1.8
They promise you many things but they will not always fulfill these promises. Our president is very sexist toward woman and it get fairly irritating. She also is way overpaid. We need to reevaluate our leadership.
Overall 2
suffering here for 4 years is not worth the education
Overall 2
Residence life is horrible. There is nothing interesting within walking distance from campus unless you want to take the mile walk to Walmart and cross highway. But the majority of the professors are extremely helpful and passionate about their fields, and the academics are rigorous but it will be worth it when you graduate.