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  • Updated On: Jan 10,2025 04:44 PM IST

Shorelight Group - Washington and Jefferson College Overview

Our story begins with three leaders creating three colleges on the American frontier. Since then, Washington & Jefferson College has emerged as a leading institution with a storied history of doers, dreamers, and achievers: Senators and Congressmen, Hall of Famers, an NFL commissioner, CEOs, chairpersons and space travelers. For over 200 years, W&J has produced ethical, well-rounded, informed leaders in all fields and a strong alumni network to support the next generation.

History of Washington & Jefferson College

Founded in 1781, right after the end of the battles for American independence, W&J has its origins in three log cabin colleges established by three graduates of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton). Soon after, two of those initial founders joined together as the first trustees for the newly charted Washington Academy, later Washington College. The other founder became headmaster of Canonsburg Academy, later Jefferson College. His students joined him at the new academy. Finally, in 1865, Washington College and Jefferson College unified, establishing Washington & Jefferson College. Since then, Juncta Juvant: Together We Thrive.

W&J continues to lead, educating individuals who can interpret, analyze, critique, innovate, and communicate the skills employers will always value most. With a practical and liberating arts and sciences curriculum that reflects our history and looks to the future, we're proud to be one of the oldest colleges in the United States.

Our Campus

Our beautiful 65-acre campus in Washington, Pennsylvania is in walking distance of the restaurants, coffee shops, and community events in a growing downtown business district. It's also just 30 miles south of Pittsburgh and all it has to offer. On campus, you'll find comfy spaces for study and social time in our eclectic mix of historic and modern buildings. And, with a variety of student activities like concerts and movie nights at our amphitheater, there's always something going on.

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USD 28000-29000

Undergraduate

University Facts

Established in 1781

Programmes 31 Available

Total Students 1156+

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