Washington College
Chestertown, MD • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 57%
Washington College is a private university in Chestertown, Maryland. Washington College was founded in 1782 and enrolls 958 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 958 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 57% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $53,776 |
| Out-of-State | $53,776 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Washington College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 650 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 610 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 | 31 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Washington College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $52,146 | $52,146 |
| Fees | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| Room and Board | $15,814 | $15,814 |
| Books | $900 | $900 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $70,490 | $70,490 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | ||
| Economics, General | 36 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Environmental Science | 27 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | ||
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 9 | ||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release