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Washington College
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  • 4 Year
  • CHESTERTOWN, MD
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Washington College

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    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade B
    4. Campus
      grade C
    5. Athletics
      grade B minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade B minus
    7. Professors
      grade B
    8. Location
      grade C
    9. Dorms
      grade C+
    10. Campus Food
      grade C minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B minus
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    About

    300 WASHINGTON AVE
    CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Centennial Conference

    From Washington College

    When you consider Washington College, think beyond your definition of college. Think beyond classrooms and clubs. Think beyond residence halls and campus. Washington provides an experience that is focused on giving you a rigorous education with myriad opportunities to build experience in the real world in an unmatched location, all designed to propel you toward success.

    As Maryland’s premier small college, we give you everything you expect from one of America’s top liberal arts colleges—challenging academic programs, a quality campus experience, and preparation for careers or graduate programs—but Washington also provides an incredible range of unique experiential learning opportunities that gives our graduates an advantage as they think beyond their college career.

    Our student body draws roughly 1,000 students from 11 countries, and with a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1 and an average class size of 12, you’ll never feel lost in the crowd.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    February 15
    Acceptance Rate
    80%
    SAT Range
    1040-1280
    ACT Range
    23-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,570 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $36,015 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Princeton Review Ranks Washington College in Top 15%

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    In the Princeton Review’s annual college guide, Washington College is named one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates and ranked 9th on “Professors Get High Marks” because students resoundingly agreed that "Professors are interesting and bring their material to life." College Raptor named us a 2024 Hidden Gem based on graduation rates, selectivity, student-to-faculty ratio, & more.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      1%
    • On Campus
      99%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,075 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    14
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    25%
    Varsity Athletes
    32%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $51,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    72%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%

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