In 1782, George Washington agreed to give his name to Washington College, an independent institution of the liberal arts and sciences on the Chester River, at the edge of the Chesapeake Bay. Here the College's founder, William Smith, sought to create an environment in which students would think "closely and justly," develop the arts of "writing, speaking, acting, and living well" and thus be freed from "all prejudices, with relations to idle disputes, distinctions, and opinions, till liberal education and ripe judgment should make them capable of thinking for themselves." More than two centuries later, Washington College continues to affirm these ideals.
Washington College seeks to develop in its students the habits of analytic thought, aesthetic insight, imagination, ethical sensitivity, and clarity of expression. These qualities of the mind are the result of excellent teaching, of active inquiry, and of a wide range of experiences and social interactions in an intimate community of cultural, social, and political diversity. The College also strives to enrich the cultural and intellectual life of its regional community.
Each student explores a range of disciplines in the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences and concentrates on a major academic program that culminates in a significant independent project. Unhurried conversation and personal associations complement instruction and study. Thus, the College affirms the importance of its residential tradition with its opportunities to engage in the arts and sciences, athletics, service, and social activities in the company of people of varied backgrounds, experience, and interests.
The College also offers certification programs, graduate studies, and opportunities for lifelong learning.
Engaged in these activities, students develop the knowledge, skills, values, and commitments necessary for success in a world of rapid information expansion, increasing technological and cultural complexity, and shifting work patterns. The College thus endeavors to prepare its graduates for further education, productive careers, responsible citizenship, and personal fulfillment so that they may contribute to their communities, nations, and world.
Washington College is a private, selective, independent liberal arts college located on a 112 acre (45.3 ha) campus in Chestertown, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore. Maryland granted Washington College its charter in 1782. George Washington supported the founding of WC by consenting to have the "College at Chester" named in his honor, through generous financial support, and through service on the College's Board of Visitors and Governors. Washington College is the tenth oldest college in the United States and was the first college chartered after American independence. The school became coeducational in 1891.
Approximately 1,300 undergraduates and 100 graduate students attend Washington College, 47% from Maryland and the balance from 35 other states and forty foreign nations. Approximately 8% of the American undergraduates are minority students and approximately 8% are international citizens. Approximately 5% of the WC student body is "non-traditional" (25 years old or older). Approximately 80% of all students live in college residence halls; the rest commute either from off-campus housing or from home.
Tuition for the 07-08 year was $32,160 and total expenses per annum (including room, board, and fees) are $38,950. Approximately 85% of the student body receives some form of need-based financial aid or merit-based scholarship award. The cost of attendance has been rising in recent years, with the overall costs (including room and board) increasing by roughly $2,000 per year.
The school has over 90 student clubs. Freshmen, unless local, are required to live on-campus. On-campus housing is available for approximately 900 students. Most students (70-75%) stay on-campus over the weekend to participate in various social and recreational activities. Approximately 30% of students attend graduate school in the first year following graduation and approximately 45% do so within five years. Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Average class size is 17. The school confers the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts (in English, Psychology & History).
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 76% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Centennial Conference) Baseball (Centennial Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 28,790 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 28,230 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 560 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,538 | 8% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,624 | 20% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 11,390 | 93% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,615 | 65% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 59% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 520 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 620 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 10% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 20 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 27, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Washington College?
Is this school any good? I keep getting information from them mailed to me, I have never heard of it.
16 months ago
Best Answer
If it is the one in Maryland, it is the tenth oldest college in the US. US News lists it as a More Selective national Liberal Arts college. it isn't up there with the likes of Swarthmore, Haverford, Bryn Mawr or Williams -- but it looks like it is a respectible school.
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30 months ago
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1782 (formerly the Kent School), it is the 10th oldest school in the United States and the first to be formed in the new nation. Furthermore it was done under the patronage of General George Washington himself with a gift of 50 guineas
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is washington college a good school?
31 months ago
Best Answer
Approximately 1,300 undergraduates and 100 graduate students attend Washington College, 47% from Maryland and the balance from 35 other states and forty foreign nations. Approximately 8% of the American undergraduates are minority students and approximately 8% are international citizens. Approximately 5% of the WC student body is "non-traditional" (25 years old or older). Approximately 80% of all students live in college residence halls; the rest commute either from off-campus housing or from home.
Annual tuition is $24,240 and total expenses per annum (including room, board, and fees) are $30,540. Approximately 85% of the student body receives some form of need-based financial aid or merit-based scholarship award. Tuition has been rising in recent years, with the overall tuition (including room and board) increasing to roughly $34,000.
Student/faculty ratio: 12/1. Average class size is 17
Sounds good to me!
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