Washington College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Washington College is a private institution located in Chestertown, Maryland with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Washington College admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 57%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT around 1290. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,898 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Washington College?

51% of enrolled students at Washington College had a high school GPA of 3.75 or above, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does Washington College weight in admissions?

Washington College reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Washington College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 560–680. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 27–31. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Washington College actually cost?

Published tuition is $55,326 for in-state students and $55,326 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $18,250 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $27,898 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 23% of students receive Pell Grants.

Most popular majors at Washington College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Washington College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Psychology, General and Biology, General. Across all programs, Washington College confers roughly 199 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Psychology, General program report a median income of about $63,852 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Washington College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Washington College disclosed 4 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 4.5 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 1 violent offenses and 2 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Washington College?

About 84% of undergraduates at Washington College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Maryland parents ask about

• University of Maryland-College Park
  45% acceptance
• Johns Hopkins University
  6% acceptance
• University of Maryland-Baltimore County
  72% acceptance
• Loyola University Maryland
  75% acceptance
• Towson University
  82% acceptance
• Salisbury University
  87% acceptance
• St John's College
  55% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• Sewanee-The University of the South
  57% acceptance · Tennessee

Common questions parents ask about Washington College