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About Washington College

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Washington College is a private liberal arts college in Chestertown, MD, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 75%, Washington College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 231 students each year. Washington College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1155–1340, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Washington College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $54,821 per year; the sticker price of $67,694 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Washington College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1248
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1155 – 1340 (test optional)

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ED advantage at Washington College: ED acceptance rate is 93% vs 75% regular decision, more than double. If Washington Collegeis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Washington College

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Demonstrated Interest
Washington College tracks demonstrated interest, so visiting campus in Chestertown is worth your time. Sign up for an official tour or information session and make sure you register so your visit is recorded.
Essay Strategy
Washington College is home to the Sophie Kerr Prize, the largest undergraduate literary award in the country, so if you have any interest in writing, literature, or the humanities, weave that passion into your essays or additional information section to show you have done your homework about what makes this school distinctive.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Washington College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$68k/yr$17.8k
30k-48k~$68k/yr$22.7k
48k-75k~$68k/yr$25.1k
75k-110k~$68k/yr$26.8k
110k+~$68k/yr$34.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

74%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,079
Undergrad Enrollment
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