The first college chartered in the new nation, Washington College in 1782 was dedicated to cultivating responsible, educated citizen-leaders to guide the fledgling democracy. Today the ideals of that founding purpose hold true, and Washington College ranks among the nation s top liberal arts institutions. Located in Chestertown, Md., on the Chesapeake Bay s storied Chester River, the 120-acre campus breathes history, natural beauty and rural charm, yet it s only 75 miles from the urban hubs of Washington, D.C., Wilmington, Del., and Philadelphia. Small classes, intense faculty engagement, and an emphasis on experiential learning across the curriculum give students a holistic course of study while offering real-world experience that leads to strong post-graduate results.
Academics 12-to-1 student-faculty ratio Opportunities for independent and collaborative research across the curriculum 65 % of students conduct an internship 14 % of students participate in a practicum or student-teach 32 % of students study abroad Areas of Study American Studies Anthropology Archaeology Art and Art History Biology Biochemistry Black Studies Business Management Accounting and Finance Chemistry Chesapeake Regional Studies Creative Writing Dance Drama Earth and Planetary Science Economics Engineering English Environmental Science and Studies Gender Studies History Human Development Secondary Education Studies Teacher Certification Information Systems International Literature and Culture International Studies African Studies Asian Studies European Studies International Studies (continued) Latin American Studies Near Eastern Studies Global Business Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Justice, Law and Society Mathematics and Computer Science Modern Languages French Studies German Studies Hispanic Studies Other Courses/Languages Music Nursing Pharmacy Philosophy and Religion Physics Political Science Pre-Law Premedical Pre-veterinary Pre-dentistry Pre-optometry Pre-podiatry Osteopathy Psychology Clinical Counseling Behavioral Neuroscience Sociology
2013 Fall Freshman Class Profile 1,458 students 3.56 GPA 570 SAT Critical Reading Score 565 SAT Math Score 1135 Mean SAT-I Total* 25 Mean ACT Comp 33 % in top tenth of class 71 % from public high schools 68 % participated in AP/IB courses 38 % National Honor Society members 17 % students of color 7.5 % international 40 % Maryland residents *SAT-II not required Financial Aid 85 % of students receive meritbased scholarships and/or needbased financial aid. All admitted National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society students receive an annual tuition grant of $12,500. 2013-2014 Tuition, fees, plus room and board $50,562
Outcomes 61 % of students employed or accepted to graduate school at graduation 85 % of students employed or in grad school six months after graduation Student Life With 83 clubs on campus, there s no lack of ways to be involved. Nearly a dozen clubs are specifically dedicated to public service and volunteer opportunities both local and global, including Amnesty International, Habitat for Humanity and Relay for Life. National Recognition Washington College is recommended in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, US News Best Colleges, and Princeton Review s Best 378 Colleges. NY NJ WV PA MD DC WASHINGTON COLLEGE DE VA NC
Athletics Washington College, an NCAA Division III institution, sponsors 17 teams and is a member of the Centennial Conference. 25 % of students are varsity athletes 60 % of students participate in sports including clubs and intramurals Varsity Sports Baseball (M) Basketball (W/M) Field hockey (W) Lacrosse (W/M) Rowing (W/M) Sailing (Co-ed) Club Sports Field Hockey (W) Lacrosse (W/M) Rugby (W/M) Soccer (M) Volleyball (W/M) Soccer (W/M) Softball (W) Swimming (W/M) Tennis (W/M) Volleyball (W) Co-ed Club Sports Equestrian Mixed Martial Arts Running Skeet And Trap Wakeboard And Waterski Wilderness Adventure Bowling Tennis Intramural Sports Basketball Dodgeball Flag Football Kickball Indoor Soccer Co-Ed Outdoor Soccer Indoor Volleyball Floor Hockey WASHCOLL.EDU