Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland · Private
Washington College admitted 94% of 3,512 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1310 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 74% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Washington College
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Application deadlines
Washington College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free. Washington College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Washington College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 95% (40 of 42), compared with 94% for all applicants.
Washington College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Washington College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Showing interest
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.59 GPA. 25% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $73,896 a year. After grants, students paid $33,553 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Washington College’s acceptance rate?
Washington College admitted 94% of applicants: 3,294 of 3,512 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Washington College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Washington College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1310, with a median around 1240. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Washington College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Washington College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Washington College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Washington College have supplemental essays?
No. Washington College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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