Washington College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2294 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #651 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #594 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #83 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 923
- 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 57% and is among the top 20% 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 | 57% | 61% | 55% |
| Applicants | 4,048 | 1,438 | 2,587 |
| Admissions | 2,303 | 881 | 1,414 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 265 | 110 | 155 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Washington College are 1140-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Washington College are 27-31 (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 | 614 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 81 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 74 (8%) |
| Asian | 25 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 7 (0.8%) |
| 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 $29,830 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 | $17,804 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,722 |
| $48-75K | $25,068 |
| $75-110K | $26,760 |
| $110K+ | $33,980 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,190 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,190 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,190 |
| Fee in-district | $2,136 |
| Fee in-state | $2,136 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,136 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,168 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,918 |
| Room charge | $7,376 |
| Meal charge | $8,542 |
Washington College majors
Washington College has granted 250 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washington College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 |
| Environmental Science | 25 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 |
| Economics, General | 16 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 |
| Psychology, General | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 12 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Data Science, General | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 1 |
| Grand Total | 250 |
Washington College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 58% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washington College has published 3,793 scientific papers with 46,451 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 34 | 126 |
| 1994 | 32 | 150 |
| 1995 | 46 | 133 |
| 1996 | 50 | 150 |
| 1997 | 43 | 210 |
| 1998 | 51 | 227 |
| 1999 | 52 | 218 |
| 2000 | 67 | 299 |
| 2001 | 52 | 329 |
| 2002 | 75 | 509 |
| 2003 | 63 | 511 |
| 2004 | 68 | 552 |
| 2005 | 87 | 698 |
| 2006 | 94 | 806 |
| 2007 | 104 | 831 |
| 2008 | 116 | 977 |
| 2009 | 108 | 1254 |
| 2010 | 129 | 1186 |
| 2011 | 128 | 1302 |
| 2012 | 130 | 1482 |
| 2013 | 174 | 1639 |
| 2014 | 148 | 1736 |
| 2015 | 154 | 1732 |
| 2016 | 118 | 1790 |
| 2017 | 132 | 2092 |
| 2018 | 136 | 2274 |
| 2019 | 133 | 3092 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3339 |
| 2021 | 120 | 3296 |
| 2022 | 80 | 3153 |
| 2023 | 96 | 3403 |
| 2024 | 105 | 3055 |
| 2025 | 89 | 2742 |
Washington College alumni
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Linda Hamilton
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- 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
- voice actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- 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
- screenwriterwriterfilm screenwriternovelistreporter
- 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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Stephan Lewandowsky
- Occupations
- psychologist
- Biography
-
Stephan Lewandowsky is an Australian psychologist. He has worked in both the United States and Australia, and is currently based at the University of Bristol, UK, where he is the chair of cognitive psychology at the School of Psychological Science. His research, which originally pertained to computer simulations of people's decision-making processes, recently has focused on the public's understanding of science and why people often embrace beliefs that are sharply at odds with scientific evidence.
General info
| Founded | 1782 |
|---|---|
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 439 |
| 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 |