Washington & Jefferson College's published cost of attendance is $42,972, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,265; middle-income families pay around $18,975; higher-income families pay approximately $29,655.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $42,972 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,392 |
| Room and Board | $14,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$17,970 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,002 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,265 |
| $30–48k | $13,958 |
| $48–75k | $18,975 |
| $75–110k | $32,322 |
| $110k+ | $29,655 |
Washington & Jefferson College's published cost of attendance is $42,972, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,265; middle-income families pay around $18,975; higher-income families pay approximately $29,655. Azimuth ranks Washington & Jefferson College #1192 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 16.4th percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $53,440; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and Washington & Jefferson College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,045, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Washington & Jefferson College earn median 4-year earnings of $66,045, placing Washington & Jefferson College in the 70.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs slightly below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks Washington & Jefferson College #503 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects a career-focused curriculum anchored in Business, where most graduates move directly into professional roles with steady early-career pay growth. Washington & Jefferson College's program portfolio centers on applied, professional fields. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 46 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $72,219, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 45 students earning $57,026 four years after enrollment, while Economics and Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services round out the top programs with 28 and 25 graduates respectively. These programs collectively represent the institution's strength in preparing students for immediate workforce entry in stable, moderately-paying career paths aligned with regional labor markets in PA.
