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Washington College

Chestertown, Maryland 21620-1438

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Washington College is a private institution in Chestertown with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1274, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 890 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,518 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,095.

Established
1723
Mascot
Gus the Goose
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Centennial Conference
Division
Division III

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66%Acceptance
1274SAT Avg
890Students
9:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$65,518Earnings 10yr
$29,095Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Washington College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1274

Reading & Writing
605690
Math
580655

ACT Score Range

Composite
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1274

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,356
Room & Board$15,814
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$70,191
Average Net Price$29,095
Median Debt at Graduation$26,956
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,498
$30–48K$18,675
$48–75K$25,670
$75–110K$31,138
$110K+$35,886

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,095

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
890
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 9%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.1%
Freshman Retention86.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,763
8 Years$59,385
10 Years$65,518

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,400
Men
$65,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#19

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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