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School Notes Overview:
- Founded in 1781 and located about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Washington & Jefferson College is a coed, four-year, private liberal arts college dedicated to developing students one at a time. All classes are taught by master teachers who are caring mentors and advisors, and opportunities abound for internships, study-abroad programs, student activities, athletics, and volunteer service.
School Overview:
Washington & Jefferson College
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| County | Washington County, PA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,550 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 18 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,550 students | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 17% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $4,116 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 30% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,136 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 98% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $11,430 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 77% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,206 | |
School Notes:
- Washington & Jefferson College offers rigorous study in the liberal arts, guided by a committed faculty who simultaneously mentor and challenge W&J students. You are supported whether you explore cell biology, medieval literature, or global finance.
- Through the design of the curriculum, W&J students gain mastery of a field of study while also pursuing study across a broad range of disciplines. When you complete your bachelor of arts degree, you are prepared to contribute substantially to the communities you choose to join, both as a working member of that society and as a global citizen
- Now, in its third century, the College continues to offer modern educational opportunities while adhering to long-established principles. It provides its students an opportunity to obtain a sound general education in the arts and sciences. Fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, W&J is a private, independent educational institution devoted to the training of men and women qualified for their tasks both in scholarship and in character.
- W&J is proud to play a part in the renewal and growth of the Washington community. W&J offers the Washington County community a variety of programs, including varsity athletics, award-winning performances, cultural events, lecturers, and children’s programming. Washington & Jefferson College offers rigorous study in the liberal arts, guided by a committed faculty who simultaneously mentor and challenge W&J students.
- Profile last updated: 02/02/2011.
In the News:
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'Deplorable' sections of Route 19 in Washington to be fixed (pittsburghtribune-review)
posted on April 16, 2012 at 02:00:00 am
Between now and November, crews will repave College and Lincoln streets in Washington and replace sidewalks and curbs, including in the area of Washington & Jefferson College. -
How to blog (boingboing)
posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:11:00 pm
_Laptop isolated on a white background, Shutterstock_ I was invited to give a talk at Washington & Jefferson College about careers in blogging. Clearly, this would entail explaining why everything they'd heard about blogging was completely wrong. A good crowd turned up and it was a fairly casual affair, but I got in some good tips. Having removed my stupidest remarks from this transcript, I present to you the fourth-best article about blogging published this week. Writing career advice sucks, and writers are terrible at giving advice. We're single-minded, obsessive, and most of all, opinionated. We think our experiences are of universal use to other people. These are characteristics that -
Former Highmark CEO leaves W&J board chairmanship (pittsburghtribune-review)
posted on April 6, 2012 at 11:16:00 pm
Former Highmark CEO Kenneth Melani has resigned as chairman of the board of Washington & Jefferson College, a spokeswoman for the college said on Friday night. -
W&J energy forum reaches out to GOP candidates (Biz Journal)
posted on March 26, 2012 at 11:07:00 am
Organizers of an energy forum that will be held at Washington & Jefferson College next month have invited the four GOP presidential candidates to appear, two days before the Pennsyvlania primary. The Energy Policy Forum on Sunday, April 22, is being sponsored by the Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy. It'll touch on energy policy, renewable energy and the environment. "The college sits within the Marcellus Shale, the hub of the natural gas industry in the East, and in a region...
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