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Washington College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,206
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Chestertown, Maryland, Washington College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Washington College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Washington College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Washington College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,768

Cost of attendance at Washington College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,768

Cost of attendance at Washington College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Washington College received on average $31,368 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,368
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 67 26% $4,466 $299,223
Other Federal Grant 67 26% $5,488 $367,692
State Grant/Scholarships 45 17% $5,023 $226,030
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 258 99% $29,067 $7,499,350
Total Grant & Scholarships 258 99% $31,368 $8,093,072

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Washington College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Washington College students is 74.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.3%.

74.9%

  • asian 71.4% 10 students
  • African American 48.5% 16 students
  • white 83.5% 228 students
  • unknown 66.7% 8 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 14 students
  • International Students 44.1% 15 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Centennial Conference
  • Basketball Centennial Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Washington College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Washington College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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