Washington College
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About Washington College
According to Wikipedia, Washington College is a private liberal arts college in Chestertown, Maryland. Maryland granted Washington College its charter in 1782. George Washington supported the founding of the college by consenting to have the "College at Chester" named in his honor, through generous financial support, and through service on the college's Board of Visitors and Governors. Washington College is the 10th-oldest college in the United States and was the first college chartered after American independence. The school became coeducational in 1891.
Washington College's Online Degrees
Washington College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,554 | 75% | 71% | 1290 | 27 |
How Much Does Washington College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $52,481 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $20,047 |
| 30K - 48K | $26,719 |
| 48K - 75K | $17,320 |
| 75K - 110K | $12,004 |
| 110K+ | $5,898 |
How Much Do Washington College Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Washington College, then you can expect to earn an average of $56,500 per year.
Washington College's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 1,052 | 1,052 |
Where is Washington College?
Washington College is located at 300 Washington Ave, Chestertown MD 21620-1438
How Safe is Washington College?
Chestertown has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is Washington College Known For?
Washington College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Literature
- History
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Political Science
- Economics
- Psychology
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Computer Science
Washington College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Washington College's Most Influential Alumni?
Washington College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Communications, and Political Science. Here are some of Washington College's most famous alumni:
- James G. Blaine
- An American politician .
- James M. Cain
- An American novelist, short story writer, journalist.
- William Holmes McGuffey
- An American educator .
- William O. Baker
- An American chemist.
- Robert K. Crane
- An American biochemist.
- Stephan Lewandowsky
- An Australian psychologist.
- Linda Hamilton
- An American actress.
- Ralph Snyderman
- A Chancellor of Duke University.
- Laura San Giacomo
- An American actress.
- William Holland Wilmer
- An Episcopal priest.
- Kenneth M. Merz Jr.
- An American biochemist and molecular biologist.
- Marcia A. Invernizzi
- An American writer.
