Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Washington & Jefferson College, we project that on average students will pay $17,021, while the advertised price of attendance is $43,069. That’s a difference of $26,047.
| Year | Net in-state price at Washington & Jefferson College | In-state sticker price at Washington & Jefferson College |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $17,021 | $43,069 |
| 24-25 | $17,262 | $43,678 |
| 23-24 | $17,506 | $44,295 |
| 22-23 | $26,051 | $65,916 |
| 21-22 | $25,636 | $65,164 |
| 20-21 | $27,101 | $64,593 |
| 19-20 | $27,477 | $63,542 |
| 18-19 | $26,787 | $61,814 |
| 17-18 | $28,518 | $60,134 |
| 16-17 | $28,627 | $58,212 |
| 15-16 | $27,139 | $56,332 |
| 14-15 | $27,315 | $53,648 |
| 13-14 | $27,817 | $51,690 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Washington & Jefferson College this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $18,857, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $13,788. That's a difference of $5,069.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Washington & Jefferson College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $13,788 |
| $30K-$48K | $14,360 |
| $48K-$75K | $14,465 |
| $75K-$110K | $17,740 |
| >$110K | $18,857 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Washington & Jefferson College, over the last five years 72% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Washington & Jefferson College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Washington & Jefferson College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 29% | 31% |
| Asian | 82% | 45% |
| Black | 59% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 75% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 61% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 67% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Washington & Jefferson College has 1,179 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 53% of students are male.
And about 76% of students are white.