Washington College

Chestertown, MD
300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620-1438
410-778-2800

Washington College is a small, private, liberal arts college located in Chestertown, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore. Founded in 1782, Washington College is the 10th oldest college in the United States and was the first college chartered after American independence. The school was founded by George Washington and named in his honor.

Washington College is a highly selective school, with an acceptance rate of just over 50%. The student body is roughly 1,400 students, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1. The average class size is 16 students.

The college offers over 40 majors and concentrations, and students can also design their own majors. Popular majors include business, economics, English, history, and political science. The college is also home to the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, which offers programs and resources for students interested in American history and culture.

Washington College is located on a picturesque, historic campus. The campus includes over 50 buildings, including several historic buildings that date back to the 18th century. The college also has a 100-acre farm and an ecological preserve.

The college is committed to providing a well-rounded education, and students have opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including more than 60 student organizations, Division III athletics, and performing arts groups. Greek life is also popular on campus, with over a third of students participating in fraternities and sororities.

Washington College is a close-knit community, and students form strong bonds with their classmates and professors. The college has a strong alumni network, and graduates go on to successful careers in a variety of fields.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1089

Acceptance Rate: 80.28%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.washcoll.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.washcoll.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $65172

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $65172

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Washington College is $231712.09. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Washington College. For graduates of Washington College, we saw an average early-career income of $54400.00 and mid-career income of $93600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.