United States
Washington & Jefferson College
Tuition fee
$52,000
QS ranking
University ranking
Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges
Washington & Jefferson College is a private liberal arts college in Washington, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh), founded in 1781 and officially chartered in 1865. It enrolls about 1,100 students, offers small classes (10:1 student-faculty ratio), a residential campus with guaranteed housing, Division III athletics, and extensive global opportunities.
Academic programs
Tuition Fees (2025–26)
Costs for the 2025–26 academic year.
Undergraduate (International)
~$52,000/year (including tuition, fees, housing & meals)
Additional costs
~$2,500/year (books, insurance, personal expenses)
Scholarships
Merit-based awards for international and transfer students; no separate application for most scholarships.
W&J International Merit Scholarships
Up to $30,000/year; automatically considered upon admission.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Available for transfer students from international community colleges.
On-campus employment opportunities
Part-time campus jobs may help offset personal expenses.
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report: Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Princeton Review: "Best in the Northeast" Colleges.
High acceptance rate to medical and law schools.
Small class sizes and close faculty mentoring.
Student Life & Campus
Suburban campus in western Pennsylvania, close to Pittsburgh.
Small, close-knit community with personalized attention.
International Student Services: visa support, cultural orientation, and advising.
Residential campus with guaranteed housing for four years.
Over 70 clubs and organizations, including International Club.
Study abroad opportunities in over 30 countries.
NCAA Division III athletics.
Safe and welcoming environment with low student-to-faculty ratio (10:1).
Overview
City
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States.
Type
Private liberal arts college.
Founded
1781 (as three log colleges); officially chartered in 1865.
Students
~1,100 (majority undergraduate, including ~50 international students from 20+ countries).
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