Washington College
PrivateChestertown, MD
Washington College, in Chestertown, MD, is a private very small school, enrolling around 891 students. It's moderately selective, admitting about 57% of applicants. Among reported majors, Economics shows the strongest outcomes -- $75,674/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Washington College's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Washington College weighs your application
From Washington College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Washington College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Washington College look for in applicants?
Per Washington College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Washington College's acceptance rate?
Washington College in Chestertown, MD admits approximately 57% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Washington College?
Admitted students at Washington College typically score between 1140–1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Washington College?
Admitted students at Washington College typically score between 27–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Washington College cost?
Washington College's total cost of attendance is reported at $73,314 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Washington College require students to live on campus?
No -- Washington College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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