Washington College

Chestertown, MD · Town (distant)

AskSchool #236 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
56.9%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$27,898
Sticker price $73,314
Graduation rate
65%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$65,518
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
56.9%
Applicants (fall 2023)
2,539
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,664
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
230
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
70%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
59%
SAT reading, middle 50%
580–710
SAT math, middle 50%
560–680
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
17% / 3%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$17,804
Family income $30–48k$22,722
Family income $48–75k$25,068
Family income $75–110k$26,760
Family income $110k+$33,980
Full sticker price (per year)
$73,314
Tuition & fees – in-state
$55,326
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$55,326
Median debt at graduation
$26,956
Students with federal loans
47%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
65%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$36,345
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$65,518

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
891
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
8 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
23%
Full-time faculty
80%

Undergraduate diversity

White68%
Hispanic10%
Black9.1%
Unknown6.5%
Asian2.8%
International1.4%
Two or more0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences18%
Business & Marketing16%
Natural Resources & Conservation15%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences14%
Psychology12%
English6.8%
Communication & Journalism4.9%
History2.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Michael J. Sosulski
Main phone
(410) 778-7700
Address
300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620-1438

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.