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Washington College

Washington College
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620-1197


Fax number: (410) 778-7287
Website: https://www.washcoll.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 422-1782 1782
800 422-1782 1782 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: February 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 65
Number of early decision applications accepted: 64 (98%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.69
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 42%
Average SAT I: 653 verbal, 627 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1200 - 1370
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 29%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 8%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,554
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,908
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 56%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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