Washington College — acceptance rate 66%, tuition $52,146Washington College campus, Chestertown, MD. Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
83/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
D
37/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
916
Total Enrollment
74%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
66%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Washington College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$65,518
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,763
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,956
Median debt at graduation
65.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,280
Average SAT
22.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 58th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Washington College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Washington College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $398,398
Avg rent near campus: $1,593/mo — vs ~$773/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21628 (3.8% cap, Millington)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$52,146
$52,146
Room
$6,958
Board
$8,058
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$73,896
$73,896
Financial Aid
100%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
What is the acceptance rate at Washington College?
Washington College has an acceptance rate of 66%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Washington College?
Tuition at Washington College is
$52,146 for in-state students
and $52,146 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Washington College?
The graduation rate at Washington College is 74%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Washington College a good school?
Washington College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Washington College?
Washington College has a total enrollment of 916 students.
Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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