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Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $27,993
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $74,001
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Washington College is a private nonprofit college in Chestertown, MD with 891 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, and admitted students average 1280 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,993 per year ($16,571 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $74,001 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,539
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,664
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–710
200800
SAT Math560–680
200800
ACT Composite27–31
136
What Washington College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $76,812
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $56,988
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,571
- $30–48k$17,277
- $48–75k$20,496
- $75–110k$30,980
- $110k+$34,500
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $74,001
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 891
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White68%
- Hispanic10%
- Black9%
- Asian3%
Washington College FAQ
What is Washington College's acceptance rate?+
Washington College admits 57% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Washington College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1280.
What ACT score do you need for Washington College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–31.
Is Washington College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Washington College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,539 students applied to Washington College and 1,664 were admitted; 230 enrolled.
Does Washington College consider legacy status?+
No. Washington College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Washington College require an essay?+
Washington College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Washington College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $76,812 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,993.
What is Washington College's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 164216 · How we use this data
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