| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,350 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,342 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
8 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
23% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.8% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.9% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 74.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 3.9% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 81.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
60 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Washington, PA |
| Population of city/town: |
13,725 |
| Nearest major city: |
Pittsburgh |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
30 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
305,841 |
| Online campus map: |
www.washjeff.edu/
campus-map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (54%)
- women's dorms (7%)
- men's dorms (7%)
- sorority housing (9%)
- fraternity housing (12%)
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- special housing for international students (2%)
- other housing including Theme and wellness housing. On-campus suites. (8%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
95% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
5% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All students must live on campus unless living with family within a 15-mile radius. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
51% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
450 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Help desk, PC clinics, open labs, media classrooms/services, technical operations, academic technology, technology consulting, training/instructional services, web development/content management services, survey/assessment development/support, administrative systems/services. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Pre‐law, biology/psychology, chemistry, and Magellan libraries. Historic archives and museum. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Laser scanning confocal microscope facility, atomic force microscope, 3D printers, mass spectrometer/gas chromatograph, microplate reader, refrigerated centrifuge, spectrometers, field station, fine arts center, art gallery; cell culture, isolator, neuropsychology, nuclear magnetic resonance, and language labs; X‐ray diffraction, atomic absorption, and global learning units. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
6 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
6 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
34% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
39% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Red and Black, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
23 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
71 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Hillel Society, Newman Club, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Student Christian Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Latino Culture Association |
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| International student organizations: |
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Asian Cultural Association, Indian Student Association, Muslim Student Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Sociology Society, First-Year Students Society, service organization, Theatre Society, Mock Trial Association, Music Society, German Society, Business Society, Franklin Literary Society, Greek Academic Society, Chemistry Society, Education Society, Economics Society, Greek Leadership Society, History Society, International Studies Society, Biology Society, Political Science Society, Philosophy Society, French Society, Mathematics Society, Pre-Health Professions Society, Pre-Legal Society, Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association, Psychology Society, Spanish Society, Physics Society, English Society, Student Affiliates of American Chemical Society, Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, Student Activities Board, Active Minds Chapter of W&J, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Gay Straight Alliance, G.I.V.E. (Getting Involved in Volunteer Experiences), Greek Life: Panhellenic Council and IFC, Model UN, Model European Union, Presidents Without Borders, Secular Student Alliance (SSA), Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC), Student Hunger Task Force, Diversity Programming Board, Student Theatre Company, wind ensemble, Camerata Singers, choir, jazz ensemble, College Republicans, Asian Pop Culture Appreciation, W&Jaybirds, Young Entrepreneurs Society, President's Prep, Chinese, German, Japanese, Spanish, improv, investment, film, philosophy, history, social science, math, economics, green (environmental), venturing, sand volleyball, star wars, psychology and Magic the Gathering club |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Scott McGuinness,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Jina DeRubbo,
SWA |
| School colors: |
red and black |
| School mascot: |
Presidents |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Presidents' Athletic Conference (Division III), Eastern College Athletic Conference, Empire 8, Collegiate Water Polo Association, Ohio River Lacrosse Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's diving | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's water polo | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's wrestling | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's diving | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's water polo | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
39% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
32% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, soccer, and softball fields; gymnasium, natatorium, parks, football stadium, tennis courts, fitness center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, cornhole, cycling, dodgeball, fencing, fitness challenge, flag football, floor hockey, handball, hiking, kickball, martial arts, racquetball, running, skiing, snowboarding, slow pitch softball, soccer, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, yoga, Zumba |
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| Club sports for men: |
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cheerleading, equestrian sports, ice hockey, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, dancing, equestrian sports, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Pittsburgh (30 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Washington (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Pittsburgh (30 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Washington (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
10% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
36% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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American University, Bowling Green State University, California University of Pennsylvania, Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, College of William & Mary, Cornell University, Drexel University, Duquesne University, Emory University, Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, Scotland), Indiana State University, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lesley University, Loyola University, Marietta College, Montana State University, North Carolina State University, Northwestern University, Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Seton Hill University, Simmons College, St. Francis University, Stanford University, Temple University, Texas A&M, The Catholic University of America, Thomas Jefferson University , Tufts University, UCLA, University of California, Riverside, University of California, San Diego, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Nevada Reno, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, University of Southern Mississippi, Valparaiso University, Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Wake Forest University, Weidner University, West Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia University, Wright State University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
93% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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A.C. Coy Company, Absolute Capital Management, Advertising by Schuckers, ALDI, American Farm School, Greece, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, ARI, Atchley & Associates, AUDI AG, AXA Advisors, Bank of New York Mellon, Bayer, BKD LLP, Boeing, CAFARO, Case Sabatini & Company, Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Consol Energy, Dauphin County Domestic Relations, Deloitte & Touche, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dr. Boomer's Optometry, Dunbar, Bender, & Zapf, Inc., EDMC, Enterprise Holdings, Ernst & Young, Essent Guaranty, Ferro, Finish Line, First American Financial, FocusFeed, Foster-Caviness Foodservice, GAMMA Tennis, Genesis Bridal & Formal, Grant Thornton LLP, Health Advocate, Insight Memory Care Center, Inspyr Socks, InterContinental Hotels Group, Intermedia Marketing Solutions, Jarrett Logistics Systems, John F. Kennedy Catholic School, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Juniata County School District, KIPP Delta Collegiate High School, Knights of Columbus, KPMG LLP, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., LINK Simulation and Training branch of L-3 Communications in Arlington, TX, Lockheed Martin Corporation, LORD Corporation, Mastech IT Staffing, McAdam Financial, Mental Health Association , Mercy Behavioral Health, Midland School District, Moon Township School District, Mylan, Naval Audit, New York Red Bulls of the MLS, NextWave Advocacy LLC, North Carolina Farm Bureau, Northwestern Mutual, Pacific Sunwear, PCN Closings, Phi Kappa Psi , Philadelphia Public School , PLS Logistics, PMA Insurance Companies, PNC, QuestMark Flooring, Rocky Gap Casino Resort, Ross Staffing Solutions, LLC, Sam's Club, Schneider Downs, Sewickley Valley YMCA, Sisterson & Co. LLP, South Fayette Township, South Hills Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram, Southwood Psychiatric Hospital, State Farm, State of Iowa's Multiple Species Inventory and Monitoring Program, Teach For America, The Bradley Center, The Gemini 3 Group, Inc., , The Office of The Comptroller of The Currency, Thompson Reuters, Three Rivers Marine & Rail, True Merchant, Try Again Homes, U.S. Foils, UBS Investment Bank, United Steelworkers, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, UPS, Urban Teachers, Walsh Construction, Washington & Jefferson College, YES Prep, Youngstown Phantoms. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner
- Richard Clark, former CEO of Merck
- John Reed, former CEO, Citibank, president, New York Stock Exchange.
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