by our College Data Analytics TeamWashington College is a private not-for-profit institution in Chestertown, Maryland enrolling 891 undergraduates. It accepts 57% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 65%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #746 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 14%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Washington College ranks #746 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 14%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Washington College was awarded 4 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Washington College as #746 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Washington College is also ranked #16 on the Best Colleges in Maryland list.
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Washington College has an acceptance rate of 57%, which means the school is serious about who it admits. Take your time in putting together a strong application that highlights why you are a good fit for Washington College.
About 12% of students accepted to Washington College submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 710. Math scores were between 560 and 680.
Washington College received ACT scores from 2% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 27 and 31.
Learn more about Washington College admissions.
At Washington College, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 8 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Washington College is 80%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Washington College has a freshmen retention rate of 84%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Washington College the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 65%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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The current enrollment includes 891 undergraduates at Washington College.
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The average net price of Washington College is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,804 | $22,722 | $25,068 | $26,760 | $33,980 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Washington College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Washington College, approximately 47% of students took out student loans averaging $6,081 a year. That adds up to $24,324 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 2.2%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Washington College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Washington College make about $65,518 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for Washington College students since it is 33% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Washington College make the most money.
Washington College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chestertown, Maryland. The surrounding location of Chestertown is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of Washington College.
Get in touch with Washington College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620-1438 |
| Phone: | 4107787700 |
| Website: | www.washcoll.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_College |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/washingtoncollege |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/washcoll |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 18 majors graduated from Washington College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 260 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 38 | NA |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 36 | $27,096 |
| General Biology | 26 | $28,655 |
| General Psychology | 26 | $27,146 |
| Economics | 16 | $46,574 |
| Political Science & Government | 16 | $44,214 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 15 | NA |
| General English Literature | 14 | $29,889 |
| Sociology | 11 | NA |
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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