Washington College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Washington College is a private university in Chestertown, Maryland, enrolling about 891 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 56.89% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $65,518 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $55,326
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,898 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 56.89% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 891 98.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.37%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 16.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 130.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 80.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1280
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 964
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,539
- Room & Board: $18,250 annual estimate
Washington College: what the data shows
Common questions about Washington College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Washington College?
Washington College is located in Chestertown, MD (ZIP 21620-1438).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Washington College public or private?
Washington College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Washington College cost?
Published tuition: $55,326.
Average net price after aid: $27,898.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,804 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,722 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,068 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,760 |
| $110,001+ | $33,980 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $221,304.
How hard is it to get into Washington College?
Admission rate: 56.89%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1280.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Washington College?
Total enrollment: 891 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 964 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Washington College?
150%-time completion rate: 65.37%.
First-year retention: 83.9%.
What do graduates of Washington College earn?
Median earnings: $48,763 six years after entry; $65,518 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,956.
22.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Washington College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (50 completions)
- Economics, General (36 completions)
- Environmental Science (27 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (27 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (24 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (20 completions)
- Anthropology, General (18 completions)
- History, General (18 completions)
- Psychology, General (17 completions)
- Environmental Studies (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Washington College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 56.89%; completion rate 65.37%; median earnings $65,518 at 10 years; net price $27,898. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$55,326
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Washington College was $55,326.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,898
2024 Value
In 2024 Washington College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,898.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,592 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,898 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$221,304 4-Year Tuition
$18,250 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$906 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$74,482 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$297,928 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Washington College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Washington College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Washington College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $41,120 | $41,120 | $30,255 |
| 2014 | $42,592 | $42,592 | $30,079 |
| 2015 | $43,850 | $43,850 | $31,749 |
| 2016 | $43,842 | $43,842 | $31,101 |
| 2017 | $44,820 | $44,820 | $28,943 |
| 2018 | $46,978 | $46,978 | $26,718 |
| 2019 | $48,814 | $48,814 | $28,638 |
| 2020 | $48,214 | $48,214 | $27,088 |
| 2021 | $49,768 | $49,768 | $30,803 |
| 2022 | $52,481 | $52,481 | $12,606 |
| 2023 | $54,356 | $54,356 | $29,095 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
56.89% Acceptance Rate
2,539 Total Applicants
1,664 Students Admitted
230 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.82% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1280
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Washington College reported total enrollment of about 891 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%), and Black or African American (9.1%). About 22.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 16.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Washington College in 2024 is 891 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 964 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 68.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
61.49% 100% Completion Time
65.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 61.49% of students graduating from Washington College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Economics, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Environmental Science: 41% male / 59% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Washington College.
Return on Investment
$26,956 Median Student Debt
$65,518 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
487.12% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Washington College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 50 completions
2. Economics, General: 36 completions
3. Environmental Science: 27 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 27 completions
5. Political Science and Government, General: 24 completions
6. English Language and Literature, General: 20 completions
7. Anthropology, General: 18 completions
8. History, General: 18 completions
9. Psychology, General: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Washington College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Washington College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Washington College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 80.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,768
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $26,477
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Washington College is a private non-profit institution located in Chestertown, MD, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, General, Environmental Science. Enrollment is approximately 891 students. Student body composition includes White (68.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%), Black or African American (9.1%). The admission rate is 56.89%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1280. The 150%-time completion rate is 65.37%. Approximately 22.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 16.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Chestertown, MD 21620-1438
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Washington College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washington College located?
Washington College is located in Chestertown, MD.
What is Washington College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Washington College is 56.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,539 applicants and 1,664 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Washington College cost?
Reported tuition is $55,326 and average net price is $27,898 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,250 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Washington College?
Washington College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 964 students, White (68.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Washington College?
About 16.0% of students at Washington College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Washington College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Washington College reports midpoint SAT about 1280.
What do graduates of Washington College earn?
Median earnings are $48,763 six years after entry and $65,518 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Washington College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Washington College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,956.
Is Washington College public or private?
Washington College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chestertown, MD.
Is Washington College an HBCU?
No. Washington College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Washington College a tribal college?
No. Washington College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.