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Washington College

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Chestertown, MD

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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

Admit rate57%
SAT range1140–1390
ACT range27–31
Undergrads891
Yield (admits who enroll)12%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$73,314
4-year grad rate70%
Median earnings, 10yr out$65,518

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How 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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewImportant
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans47%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out84%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$55,165/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$74,880/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,305/yr
History
History$51,167/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$46,831/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$44,955/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$75,674/yr
Political Science and Government$69,018/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$67,983/yr
Sociology$53,799/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,196
Typical room charge$6,754
Typical board charge$7,748

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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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