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#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
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Acceptance rate
57%
Average SAT
1265
Average ACT
29
Avg. cost to attend
$29,830 /y
Aid receiving
100%
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.

Net average cost to attend
$29,830/year
Average aid awarded
$43,485
Students receiving aid
100%

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%
  • Full-time retention rate - 84%

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.

Publications
3,793
Citations
46,451

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,948 / 34,160
Political Science
2,298 / 23,749
Law
2,125 / 23,228
Sociology
1,663 / 21,666
Environmental Science
1,500 / 22,455
Philosophy
1,316 / 14,937
Computer Science
1,163 / 19,181
Biology
1,163 / 21,948
History
1,050 / 11,599
Business
1,032 / 12,867
Geography and Cartography
1,014 / 13,798
Psychology
953 / 19,902
Economics
939 / 12,040
Medicine
899 / 20,053
Engineering
895 / 13,874
Physics
839 / 13,302
Archaeology
779 / 10,715
Mathematics
609 / 9,703
Ecology
593 / 13,431
Geology
592 / 11,670
Chemistry
585 / 10,782
Linguistics
542 / 6,661
Quantum and Particle physics
531 / 7,313
Art & Design
517 / 6,157
Finance
442 / 5,332
Paleontology
440 / 8,243
Development Studies
390 / 5,207
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
374 / 2,708
Social Psychology
354 / 5,813
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
331 / 5,176
Statistics
326 / 5,362
Management
303 / 5,318
Biochemistry
282 / 5,271
Genetics
279 / 5,414
Criminology and Criminal Justice
254 / 2,863
Psychiatry
251 / 7,914
Education Majors
248 / 5,582
Neuroscience
239 / 5,353
Pathology
239 / 4,985
Organic Chemistry
238 / 4,803

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
Academic rankings

Washington College alumni

  1. Linda Hamilton

    Linda Hamilton
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1956-.. (age 70)
    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.

  2. Laura San Giacomo

    Laura San Giacomo
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1962-.. (age 64)
    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).

  3. James M. Cain

    James M. Cain
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1892-1977 (aged 85)
    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.

  4. Stephan Lewandowsky

    Stephan Lewandowsky
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1958-.. (age 68)
    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.

All 35 notable alumni

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

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