Washington College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2294 of 13,988 | In the World |
| # 651 of 2,383 | In North America |
| # 594 of 2,297 | In the United States |
| # 13 of 1 | In Chestertown |
| # 83 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
57%
Enrollment
670
Average SAT
1,265
Average ACT
29
Avg. cost to attend
$29,830 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
923
Male:Female Ratio
43:57
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Washington College has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Applicants | 4,048 | 1,438 | 2,587 |
| Admissions | 2,303 | 881 | 1,414 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 265 | 110 | 155 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 67% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| ■ Asian | 3% |
| ■ Hispanic | 10% |
| ■ Black or African American | 9% |
| ■ Unknown | 8% |
Washington College majors
Washington College has granted 250 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Washington College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 |
| Environmental Science | 25 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 |
| Economics, General | 16 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 |
| Psychology, General | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 12 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Data Science, General | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 1 |
| Grand Total | 250 |
Publications & Citations
Washington College has published 3,793 scientific papers with 46,451 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, History, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,948
/ 34,160
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
2,298
/ 23,749
|
| Law |
2,125
/ 23,228
|
| Sociology |
1,663
/ 21,666
|
| Environmental Science |
1,500
/ 22,455
|
| Philosophy |
1,316
/ 14,937
|
| Computer Science |
1,163
/ 19,181
|
| Biology |
1,163
/ 21,948
|
| History |
1,050
/ 11,599
|
| Business |
1,032
/ 12,867
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,014
/ 13,798
|
| Psychology |
953
/ 19,902
|
| Economics |
939
/ 12,040
|
| Medicine |
899
/ 20,053
|
| Engineering |
895
/ 13,874
|
| Physics |
839
/ 13,302
|
| Archaeology |
779
/ 10,715
|
| Mathematics |
609
/ 9,703
|
| Ecology |
593
/ 13,431
|
| Geology |
592
/ 11,670
|
| Chemistry |
585
/ 10,782
|
| Linguistics |
542
/ 6,661
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
531
/ 7,313
|
| Art & Design |
517
/ 6,157
|
| Finance |
442
/ 5,332
|
| Paleontology |
440
/ 8,243
|
| Development Studies |
390
/ 5,207
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
374
/ 2,708
|
| Social Psychology |
354
/ 5,813
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
331
/ 5,176
|
| Statistics |
326
/ 5,362
|
| Management |
303
/ 5,318
|
| Biochemistry |
282
/ 5,271
|
| Genetics |
279
/ 5,414
|
| Criminology and Criminal Justice |
254
/ 2,863
|
| Psychiatry |
251
/ 7,914
|
| Education |
248
/ 5,582
|
| Neuroscience |
239
/ 5,353
|
| Pathology |
239
/ 4,985
|
| Organic chemistry |
238
/ 4,803
|
Annual publication & citation counts
35 Notable alumni
1. Samuel Davies Alexander
1819-1894 (aged 75)
minister
author
clergyman
Samuel Davies Alexander was a Presbyterian minister.
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2. James Paull
1818-1875 (aged 57)
politician
James Paull was a prominent lawyer, politician and judge in Wheeling in what became West Virginia during his lifetime. Before the American Civil War, Paull represented Ohio County in the Virginia General Assembly as a Whig, then attended the First Wheeling Convention, which led to the area's secession from Virginia and creation of the state of West Virginia. During his...
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3. Gilbert T. Rude
1881-1962 (aged 81)
military officer
Gilbert T. Rude was an officer in the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey—one of the ancestor organizations of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) -- and the United States Navy. He served as Chief of the Division of Coastal Surveys in the Coast and Geodetic Survey. A NOAA ship was named for him.
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4. Mary Adele France
1880-1954 (aged 74)
teacher
suffragette
Mary Adele France, also known as M. Adele France, was the first president of St. Mary's Female Seminary Junior College, which is now a coeducational, four-year public honors college, known as St. Mary's College of Maryland. She is credited with expanding St. Mary's Female Seminary into a junior college. She was both the last principal of the seminary and the...
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All 35 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1782
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
439
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
300 Washington Ave Chestertown, Maryland, 21620-1438 United States
City Population
6,000
Phone
4107787700
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