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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 10%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 5%

Best Time to Look for a Place

Early spring, before campus housing selection, so just in case you can't find a place, you have a backup option.

Popular Areas Apartments along North Avenue, which is a block from campus
Average Rents
  • Studio: $350
  • 1 BR: $500
  • 2 BR: $600
  • 3 BR: $850

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Off-campus housing is basically nonexistent at Washington & Jefferson. The school prefers to have students live on campus, and the majority of students who do commute live at home with their families. There are some upperclassmen who do find apartments off campus, but this is very rare. While the apartments these students live in are fairly close to campus, the students don’t save that much on housing costs.

Besides the hassle of finding your own apartment, there is also the problem of getting the college to allow you to live off campus. They rarely let students live off campus, and most students find that it is just easier to live in the housing on campus. Since the college does not like students to make their own living arrangements, they are starting to provide housing options that allow students to have a more independent lifestyle. For example, some of the dorms are grouped in suites with their own living rooms and kitchens.

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Off-Campus Housing at Washington & Jefferson College

tennisplyr18

Psychology '14

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Off Campus Housing

W&J doesn't offer off campus housing. Since it's a pretty small campus, it really it's necessary since everyone is guaranteed housing all four years. The houses around campus are pretty pricey, so it wouldn't be worth the hassle.

Mar 19, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Washington & Jefferson College

cheeseypotato

French Language and Literature '15

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You can't live off campus unless you are a commuter, but there really is no need to.

Nov 13, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Washington & Jefferson College

fleckj

Sociology '12

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There are not really options for off campus housing.

Nov 02, 2011

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User rating for Washington & Jefferson College - Off-Campus Housing is 2.3 out of 5 based on 23 user reviews.

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For Assistance ContactWhat's This?

The Office of Residence Life
(724) 229-5120
reslife@washjeff.edu
www.washjeff.edu/housing

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Name
Alexandra Sossi
Hometown
Peters Township, PA
Major
English
Grad Year
2013

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