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Washington College

Chestertown, Maryland

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Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland

Do You. Do It All. Do It Here.

Founded in 1782, Washington College was the first college chartered in the sovereign United States of America. With internships, exploratory facilities, and interdisciplinary programs available to all, students are guaranteed a uniquely hands-on college experience.

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1,084
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
61%
 
Enrolled male students
39%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
99%
 
Part-time students
1%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
72%
 
Adjuncts
28%
 
Faculty Ratio
9:1
Student/teacher ratio
$49,652
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
Feb. 15
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 100 | 10-19: 147 | 20-29: 48
30-39: 12 | 40-49: 4 | 50-99: 0 | 100+: 0

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 3%
Hispanic/Latinx: 7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 11%
White, non-Hispanic: 67%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 0%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 7%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Cross-registration
Double major
Dual enrollment
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 100%
Undergraduates: 80%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for single students
Fraternity/sorority housing
Theme housing
Wellness housing

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA | Interview | Level of applicant’s interest 

Important
Class rank | Standardized test scores | Application Essay 

Considered
Recommendation(s) | Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability | Character/personal qualities
First generation | Alumni/ae relation | Geographical residence | State residency
Racial/ethnic status | Volunteer work | Work experience

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1070 | 75th Percentile: 1280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 550 | 75th Percentile: 650
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 520 | 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 29

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $49,652
Fees: $1,955
Room: $6,556
Board: $6,807

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Contact Washington College

Contact Admissions

washcoll.edu/admissions
(410) 778-7700
wc_admissions@washcoll.edu

Campus Location

300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620

Visit Washington College Online

washcoll.edu

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