C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

Washington College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chestertown, Maryland 21620
Washington College campus, Chestertown, MD
Washington 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Economics$50,835$75,674-8%#216 of 368#296$27,000
Business/Commerce$48,699$74,880+9%#42 of 271#165$27,000
Political Science and Government$36,741$69,018+9%#130 of 565#288$23,250
International Relations and National Security Studies—$67,983+2%#51 of 118#83—
Biology$34,553$55,165-4%#524 of 841#758$27,000
Sociology—$53,799+2%#193 of 462#357$27,000
History—$51,167+1%#217 of 459#386—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$22,324$46,831-15%#233 of 265#262$26,529
English Language and Literature—$46,305-5%#371 of 576#509$24,777
Psychology$34,490$44,955-11%#803 of 1027#1003$27,000

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

Student Demographics

916
Total Students
56%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic 9%
Black 9%
Asian 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology