Washington & Jefferson College
Former names | Jefferson College (1802–1865) Washington College (1806–1865) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Juncta Juvant |
Motto in English | "Together We Thrive" |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1781 |
Academic affiliations | Annapolis Group PCLA |
| Endowment | $122.9 million (2020) |
| President | Elizabeth MacLeod Walls |
| Undergraduates | 1,149 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , U.S. 40°10′17″N 80°14′21″W / 40.1714°N 80.2393°W |
| Campus | Small town 60 acres (0.2 km2) |
| Cheer | Whichi Coax |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Nickname | Presidents |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Website | www |
Washington & Jefferson College (W&J College or W&J) is a private liberal arts college in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. The college traces its origin to three Presbyterian missionaries in the 1780s: John McMillan, Thaddeus Dod, and Joseph Smith. Early schools grew into two competing academies, with Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and Washington College in Washington. The two colleges merged in 1865 to form Washington & Jefferson College. The 60-acre (24 ha) campus has more than 40 buildings, with the oldest dating to 1793. The college has a strong history of competing literary societies, dating back before the union of Jefferson and Washington Colleges. The athletic program competes in NCAA Division III. Nearly all students live on campus and roughly one-third are members of fraternities or sororities.