Washington College Maryland

Private liberal arts college in Maryland's Eastern Shore with enrollment under 1,000 and moderate selectivity.

College statistics

Address:
300 Washington Ave
Chestertown, MD
21620
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.washcoll.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Washington College is a private liberal arts institution located in Chestertown, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore. The college enrolls approximately 916 undergraduates and emphasizes social sciences and arts-based education rather than research or professional training.

Annual tuition is $53,190, with a total cost of attendance of $69,108 when room and board are included. Admissions are moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 65.5 percent. The college reports test scores at the 75th percentile of SAT Reading at 690 and SAT Math at 655; the 75th percentile ACT Composite is 30. With tuition exceeding $50,000, many students receive financial aid and pay substantially less than the published rate.

Washington College is best suited for students seeking a small, residential liberal arts experience focused on undergraduate teaching and community. For information about academics, campus life, and financial aid, visit www.washcoll.edu/.