Washington College

Chestertown, MD · Private Nonprofit University · 923 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 56.9%
Applications: 4,048
Enrolled: 265
Yield Rate: 11.5%
SAT Average: 1260
ACT Midpoint: 31
Test Policy: Considered
Application Fee: No fee

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class: 25.0%
Top 25% of HS Class: 48.0%
Top 50% of HS Class: 83.0%

Application Deadlines

Early Decision (binding): November 15 · notification December 15
Early Action: December 1 · notification January 15
Regular Decision: August 1

Admission Factors

Very Important: Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important: Application Essay, Recommendations, Interview, Level of Interest
Considered: Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, First Generation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition: $55,326
Out-of-State Tuition: $55,326
Average Net Price: $27,898

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k: $13,498
Family Income $30k–$48k: $18,675
Family Income $48k–$75k: $25,670
Family Income $75k–$110k: $31,138
Family Income Over $110k: $35,886

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met: 84%
Avg. Need-Based Grant: $13,772
Avg. Total Aid Package: $49,381
Avg. Debt at Graduation: $78,169
% Graduates Who Borrowed: 58%
% Receiving Pell Grants: 21.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate: 61.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 65.0%
First-Year Retention Rate: 87.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates: 13.4%
Major Concentration: Specialized
Annual Degree Completions: 434

Top Fields of Study

Social Sciences: 38 graduates/year
Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 36 graduates/year
Business & Management: 34 graduates/year
Natural Resources & Conservation: 27 graduates/year
Psychology: 24 graduates/year
Physical Sciences: 12 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score: 0.61
Application Trend: Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR): 11.8% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile: 40th percentile
Years of Data: 11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.6 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.