Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland 21620-1438
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
Washington College is a private institution in Chestertown with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1274, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 890 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,518 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,095.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The Maryland legislature granted its first college charter to Washington College in May 1782.
- •With his election as the first President of the United States, General Washington retired from the Board of Visitors and Governors.
- •He accepted the honorary degree of doctor of laws, which a delegation from Chestertown presented to him on June 24, 1789, in New York, then the seat of Congress.
- •The original college building cornerstone was laid in May 1783; it opened in 1788 after selling off acreage and starting a lottery to fund the project.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1274
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,000
Programs (31)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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