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Washington College

300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00210800
  • President: Mitchell B. Reiss
  • Fax: (410) 778-7287
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,473
  • College Mascot: Shoremen

Washington College

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.washcoll.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Postbaccalaureate, Arts & Sciences Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Washington College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree23-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Business Administration Degree50-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Science Degree1-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree256
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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United States Studies Degree5-
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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French Language and Literature Degree1-
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German Language and Literature Degree1-
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Spanish Language and Literature Degree2-
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History

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History Degree126
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree2-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts Degree9-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree4-
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Studies Degree15-
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy Degree1-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree2-
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree164
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology Degree8-
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Economics Degree18-
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International Relations and Affairs Degree14-
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Political Science Degree12-
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Sociology Degree17-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Drama Degree5-
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Music Degree2-
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Art Studies Degree11-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Washington College accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Washington College.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://admissions.washcoll.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Washington College admissions office phone number is (410) 778-2800. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://admissions.washcoll.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,8012,9984,799
Number Granted Admission (%)980 (54%)1,735 (58%)2,715 (57%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)167 (17%)232 (13%)399 (15%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam38095%
ACT ® Exam9323%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading550630
SAT ® Math540610
SAT ® Writing520620

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2127
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,473

    • - Undergraduate: 1,418

    - Graduate: 55

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 559

    - Female: 809

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 536

    - Female: 774

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 23

    - Female: 35

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,287

    - Part-Time: 81

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,285

    - Part-Time: 25

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2

    - Part-Time: 56

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien383%
American Indian40.3%
Black675%
Asian292%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander10.07%
Hispanic322%
White1,24184%
Unknown524%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18151%
Ages 18-1962346%
Ages 20-2153639%
Ages 22-2413710%
Ages 25-29292%
Ages 30-3450.4%
Ages 35-3950.4%
Ages 40-4970.5%
Ages 50-65100.7%
Age Over 6510.07%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 81%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students75%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male69%
Female79%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien90%
American Indian100%
Black67%
Asian67%
Hispanic25%
White76%
Unknown62%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less72%
5 Years74%
6 Years75%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Washington College, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://fa.washcoll.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$27,977$28,671$29,222
$0 - $30,000$13,654$14,648$17,347
$30,000 - $48,000$15,084$18,678$20,120
$48,001 - $75,000$21,502$22,803$24,614
$75,001 - $110,000$26,595$26,039$25,464
More Than $110,000$32,670$33,018$31,962

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,542$36,738$35,350
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,542$36,738$35,350
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,542$36,738$35,350
Books and Supplies$1,250$1,250$1,250

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$8,228$7,834$7,460
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,300$4,100$4,100
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$50,520$48,322$46,560
In-State$50,520$48,322$46,560
Out of State$50,520$48,322$46,560
Off Campus
In-District$46,592$44,588$43,200
In-State$46,592$44,588$43,200
Out of State$46,592$44,588$43,200
Off Campus with Family
In-District$42,292$40,488$39,100
In-State$42,292$40,488$39,100
Out of State$42,292$40,488$39,100

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Washington College financial aid office phone number is (410) 778-2800. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid39694%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid38992%$20,144
All Federal Grants8520%$4,988
Pell Grants8520%$3,656
Other Federal Grants8420%$1,349
State/Local Grants & Scholarships9222%$4,064
Institutional Grants & Scholarships38792%$18,186
All Student Loans33580%$7,100
Federal Student Loans33279%$5,601
Other Student Loans399%$13,307

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)0.5%0.4%1.5%
Number in Default113
Number in Repayment200215188

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 1,223
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $4,180

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $4,048
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 19

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Drug Related281610
Liquor Related742
Nearby Public Area
Drug Related1213
Liquor Related5--
Residence Hall
Drug Related16109
Liquor Related1-2

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape2--
Robbery-6-
Aggravated Assault212
Burglary302211
Vehicle Theft-35
Arson1-1
Nearby Public Area
Forcible Rape--1
Robbery1--
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape2--
Aggravated Assault--1
Burglary27127
Arson1--

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Centennial Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Centennial Conference

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
All Athletes35618415616
Baseball3131--
Basketball301911-
Field Hockey20-20-
Lacrosse735122-
Rowing533221-
Soccer502624-
Softball18-18-
Swimming311318-
Tennis20128-
Volleyball14-14-
Sailing16--16

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
Head Coaches-$35,288$35,258$33,000
Assistant Coaches-$12,287$5,206-

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
All Coaches6929355
Baseball44--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches33--
Basketball743-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches532-
Field Hockey3-3-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches2-2-
Lacrosse1174-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches963-
Rowing734-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches523-
Soccer633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
Softball2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Swimming633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
Tennis15510-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches1349-
Volleyball3-3-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches2-2-
Sailing5--5
Head Coaches1--1
Assistant Coaches4--4

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees48440084
Faculty Status1399148
Tenured Faculty4545-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1399148
Primarily Instruction1399148
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial43394
Other Professionals12410717
Technical and/or Paraprofessional17816315
Clerical And Secretarial49436
Skilled Crafts1212-
Service and/or Maintenance105969

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,877 (91)$76,703 (57)$66,463 (34)
Professor$95,843 (16)$98,750 (14)$75,493 (2)
Associate Professor$76,566 (31)$80,035 (16)$72,865 (15)
Assistant Professor$61,891 (42)$63,347 (25)$59,751 (17)
Instructor$62,679 (2)$62,679 (2)- (-)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,877 (91)$76,703 (57)$66,463 (34)
Professor$95,843 (16)$98,750 (14)$75,493 (2)
Associate Professor$76,566 (31)$80,035 (16)$72,865 (15)
Assistant Professor$61,891 (42)$63,347 (25)$59,751 (17)
Instructor$62,679 (2)$62,679 (2)- (-)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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