Washington College
300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620
Description
One of the oldest leading liberal arts colleges, Washington College offers uniquely traditional and personalized academic experiences.
Situated in Chestertown along Maryland’s Chester River, Washington College exists in one of America’s most well-maintained historical communities.
One particularly outstanding academic program at Washington College is its Starr Center for the Study of American Experience. This center brings scholars and students together to discuss and study traditional history in new ways. Starr Center Faculty also publish regularly in such places as The Washington Post, National Geographic, Smithsonian and The New York Times.
Other academic areas of study include Anthropology, Art History, Black Studies, Clinical Counseling, Drama, Education, Engineering, Humanities and International Literature.
Personalized in its approach, Washington college boasts a low student-faculty ratio, ensuring that students receive as much attention from faculty as possible.
Students may complete their experience by living in on-campus residences and participating in Washington College’s academic, recreational or athletic organizations.
Financial aid options at Washington College include standard grants, loans, work-study and scholarships for those who qualify.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascots
Shoremen, Shorewomen
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$35,350
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,350
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
1,372
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,326
- Freshman Class
- 378
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,372
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 96%
- Graduate
- 4%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 58%
- Men
- 42%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 87%
- Other
- 8%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%