Washington & Jefferson College is where success is founded and changemakers—like you—get their start.
W&J College has emerged as a leading institution with a storied history of doers, dreamers, and achievers. For over 200 years, W&J College has produced ethical, well-rounded, and informed leaders in all fields.
Academically, you will choose classes whose subjects you are passionate about. Over four years, you will graduate with a double major or major/minor combination. We have over 60 academic programs, including a build-your-own Thematic Major, for you to fully customize your W&J education. Among the most popular W&J majors are business, psychology, English, political science, economics, neuroscience, accounting, and computing & information studies. 99% of faculty hold terminal degrees. Current students and alumni will tell you it is the student-faculty relationships that make the W&J student experience worth it. Classes are taught in-person, on-campus.
Beyond the classroom, opportunities abound for internships, research, study abroad, student activities through clubs & organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, and volunteer service. These experiences will allow you to pair your extra-curricular activities with your education to build out your résumés and make memories with friends. No two student experiences are the same at W&J.
You will craft a four-year professional development plan with the Center for Professional Pathways and receive ethical leadership training through our Center for Ethical Leadership.
Current students and alumni will tell also you it is W&J's tight-knit community that makes the college unique. On its 60-acre, suburban campus in Southwestern Pennsylvania, within a student body that totals over 1,100, you will know your classmates' names and ambitions. You're not just a number at W&J. You are your own individual.
Plus, the city of Pittsburgh is just 30 minutes north. You will enjoy all of the entertainment that comes with Pittsburgh's sports scene, arts and museums, eclectic restaurants, and numerous festivals throughout the year. Ten Fortune 500 companies within the region make it an attractive place for W&J graduates to obtain careers, especially with the support of 16,000 active and international alumni.
W&J College continues to lead, educating individuals who can interpret, analyze, critique, innovate, and communicate the skills employers will always value most. Your future is founded here.