Washington & Jefferson College is a private liberal arts college located in Washington, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1781, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. As a private institution, it operates independently of state government funding, relying instead on tuition, endowments, and private donations. The college offers undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized education. Unlike public universities, it does not receive direct taxpayer support, and its governance is overseen by a private board of trustees rather than state officials.
