Washington College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2385 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #655 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #599 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #81 of 1,018 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 44 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 916
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- washcoll.edu
Washington College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Washington College has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 59% | 70% |
| Applicants | 2,539 | 1,082 | 1,457 |
| Admissions | 1,664 | 638 | 1,026 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 230 | 104 | 126 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1185
or below
75% of them
had 1345
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Washington College are 1185-1345 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Washington College are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 611 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 83 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 81 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 80 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (3%) |
| Asian | 26 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Washington College is $33,553 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,498 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,675 |
| $48-75K | $25,670 |
| $75-110K | $31,138 |
| $110K+ | $35,886 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,146 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,146 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,146 |
| Fee in-district | $2,210 |
| Fee in-state | $2,210 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,210 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,168 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,016 |
| Room charge | $6,958 |
| Meal charge | $8,058 |
Washington College majors
Washington College has granted 217 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washington College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 |
| Psychology, General | 24 |
| Environmental Science | 18 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Economics, General | 7 |
| History, General | 7 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 |
| Sociology, General | 7 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 5 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Grand Total | 217 |
Washington College has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 72% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washington College has published 3,679 scientific papers with 44,269 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, History, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 28 | 112 |
| 1993 | 33 | 126 |
| 1994 | 32 | 149 |
| 1995 | 46 | 133 |
| 1996 | 50 | 148 |
| 1997 | 43 | 209 |
| 1998 | 51 | 227 |
| 1999 | 52 | 218 |
| 2000 | 67 | 300 |
| 2001 | 52 | 329 |
| 2002 | 75 | 509 |
| 2003 | 63 | 510 |
| 2004 | 68 | 550 |
| 2005 | 87 | 698 |
| 2006 | 94 | 807 |
| 2007 | 104 | 835 |
| 2008 | 116 | 977 |
| 2009 | 108 | 1252 |
| 2010 | 129 | 1186 |
| 2011 | 129 | 1301 |
| 2012 | 130 | 1482 |
| 2013 | 174 | 1639 |
| 2014 | 148 | 1733 |
| 2015 | 154 | 1733 |
| 2016 | 119 | 1794 |
| 2017 | 131 | 2092 |
| 2018 | 135 | 2272 |
| 2019 | 133 | 3090 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3337 |
| 2021 | 120 | 3294 |
| 2022 | 80 | 3153 |
| 2023 | 96 | 3400 |
| 2024 | 67 | 2980 |
Washington College alumni
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Linda Hamilton
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Linda Carroll Hamilton is an American actress. Known for portraying tough, resilient characters, she made her film debut in 1979 before achieving fame with her starring role as Sarah Connor in The Terminator (1984) and two of its sequels, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019). She is the recipient of various accolades, including two Saturn Awards, two MTV Movie Awards, a Satellite Award and a Romy Award, as well as nominations for three Golden Globes and one Primetime Emmy.
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Laura San Giacomo
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Laura San Giacomo is an American actress. She played Cynthia in the film Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) for which she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female, Kit De Luca in the film Pretty Woman (1990), Crazy Cora in the film Quigley Down Under (1990), Nadine Cross in The Stand (1994), and Maya Gallo on the sitcom Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003). A BAFTA and two-time Golden Globe Award nominee, she played the regular role of Rhetta Rodriguez on the drama Saving Grace (2007–2010), and the recurring role of Dr. Grace Confalone on the drama NCIS (2016–2024).
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James M. Cain
- Occupations
- reporterjournalistscreenwriterwriterfilm screenwriter
- Biography
-
James Mallahan Cain was an American novelist, journalist and screenwriter. He is widely regarded as a progenitor of the hardboiled school of American crime fiction.
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Dean Skelos
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Dean George Skelos is an American former politician and convict from Long Island, New York.
General info
| Founded | 1782 |
|---|---|
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 437 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 Washington Ave Chestertown, Maryland, 21620-1438 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 4107787700 |