Washington College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2374 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #686 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #629 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #210 of 1,033 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 1,026
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% 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 | 70% | 67% | 71% |
| Applicants | 2,893 | 1,051 | 1,842 |
| Admissions | 2,021 | 706 | 1,315 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 260 | 115 | 145 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 690 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 96 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 81 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 79 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 38 (4%) |
| Asian | 34 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Washington College is $22,088 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 | $3,144 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,055 |
| $48-75K | $11,022 |
| $75-110K | $22,273 |
| $110K+ | $40,692 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,678 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,678 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,678 |
| Fee in-district | $1,090 |
| Fee in-state | $1,090 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,090 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,206 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,006 |
| Room charge | $6,556 |
| Meal charge | $7,450 |
Washington College majors
Washington College has granted 297 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 | 36 |
| Psychology, General | 36 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
| Economics, General | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 |
| Chemistry, General | 15 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 15 |
| Environmental Science | 12 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
| Sociology, General | 10 |
| Computer Science | 9 |
| History, General | 9 |
| Music, General | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| Mathematics, General | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 297 |
Washington College has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 66% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Washington College has published 2,183 scientific papers with 24,382 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13 | 65 |
| 1991 | 22 | 81 |
| 1992 | 23 | 83 |
| 1993 | 26 | 86 |
| 1994 | 24 | 108 |
| 1995 | 39 | 95 |
| 1996 | 37 | 120 |
| 1997 | 30 | 158 |
| 1998 | 43 | 178 |
| 1999 | 35 | 180 |
| 2000 | 45 | 219 |
| 2001 | 34 | 238 |
| 2002 | 42 | 345 |
| 2003 | 48 | 313 |
| 2004 | 41 | 424 |
| 2005 | 50 | 534 |
| 2006 | 35 | 591 |
| 2007 | 37 | 604 |
| 2008 | 55 | 720 |
| 2009 | 54 | 872 |
| 2010 | 52 | 806 |
| 2011 | 59 | 941 |
| 2012 | 66 | 902 |
| 2013 | 73 | 988 |
| 2014 | 87 | 1034 |
| 2015 | 87 | 1066 |
| 2016 | 61 | 1046 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1194 |
| 2018 | 70 | 1203 |
| 2019 | 75 | 1409 |
| 2020 | 96 | 1868 |
| 2021 | 92 | 2280 |
| 2022 | 64 | 1759 |
Washington College alumni
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Linda Hamilton
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorvoice actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Linda Carroll Hamilton is an American actress. She played Sarah Connor in the Terminator film series and Catherine Chandler in the television series Beauty and the Beast (1987–1990), for which she was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award. She also starred as Vicky Baxter in the horror film Children of the Corn (1984), Doctor Amy Franklin in the monster film King Kong Lives (1986), and Mayor Rachel Wando in the disaster thriller film Dante's Peak (1997). She had a recurring role as Mary Elizabeth Bartowski in NBC's Chuck.
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Laura San Giacomo
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorvoice actortelevision actor
- Biography
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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 NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003). A BAFTA and two-time Golden Globe Award nominee, she also played the regular role of Rhetta Rodriguez on the TNT drama Saving Grace (2007–2010), and the recurring role of Dr. Grace Confalone on the CBS drama NCIS (2016–2019, 2022).
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James M. Cain
- Occupations
- film screenwriternovelistreporterjournalistscreenwriter
- Biography
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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
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Dean George Skelos is an American former politician from Long Island, New York.
General info
| Founded | 1782 |
|---|---|
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 350 |
| 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 | 4107782800 |