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Washington College
About 57 in 100 applicants get into Washington College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Washington College anchors the college town of Chestertown, MD, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Economics, where graduates median $75,674 four years out. Faculty pay averages $81,216 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 891 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1185 and 1345 — above the MD middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Washington College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1185–1345 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Washington College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 605 | 655 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 610 | 655 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Washington College received 2,539 applications and admitted 1,664 (65.5%), with 230 enrolling.
How Washington College compares
| Washington College | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 56.9% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,326 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $65,518 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Washington College student earns $65,518 — 6% above the Maryland median of $61,797 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Washington College lists tuition at $55,326 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Washington College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $55,326 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 891 undergraduates, Washington College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
65.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Washington College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Washington College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $74,880 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 |
| Biology, General | $55,165 |
| Sociology | $53,799 |
| History | $51,167 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,305 |
| Psychology, General | $44,955 |
Median earnings for these 10 Washington College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $65,518 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional Washington College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Washington College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1185–1345 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 56.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Washington College's acceptance rate?
65.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,664 admitted from 2,539 applicants.
How much does Washington College cost?
At Washington College, published tuition is $55,326 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Washington College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Washington College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $65,518 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- St. John's College — 55.2% admitted
- University of Maryland-College Park — 44.8% admitted
- Coppin State University — 45.8% admitted
- Washington Adventist University — 46.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.