Washington College
Liberal arts college · Chestertown, MD · 891 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
57%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1140–1390
ACT (middle 50%)
27–31
Average net price
$27,993
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$76,812
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Washington College?
Washington College accepts about 57 of every 100 applicants (57%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1140 and 1390 on the SAT. A score at or above 1390 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1140, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–31.
The latest federal data says Washington College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Washington College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Washington College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $76,812 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $27,993 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $56,988 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$56,988
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$56,988
- Room & board$17,866
- Total cost of attendance$76,812
- Average net price after grants$27,993
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Business, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology.
Washington College FAQ
- What is Washington College's acceptance rate?
- 57% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Washington College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1140–1390. Aim for 1390 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Washington College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–31.
- Is Washington College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Washington College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Washington College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Washington College cost?
- About $76,812 a year before aid; $27,993 on average after grants.
- What is Washington College's FAFSA school code?
- 002108. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Washington College receives your information.
- What is Washington College's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Washington College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's CollegeAnnapolis, MD | 55% | 1270–1440 | $32,917 | 71% |
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