Washington College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,500 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Washington College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chestertown, Maryland with approximately 891 undergraduate students enrolled. Washington College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,898 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $56,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Washington College is a private liberal arts college in Chestertown, Maryland, United States. 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 financial support and 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.
This small liberal arts college — one of the oldest in the country, with a genuine historical identity — is worth considering if you thrive in intimate academic settings, with just 890 undergrads and strong freshman retention at 87%. The financial picture is reasonably solid: median debt of $21,000 at graduation is manageable against median earnings of $56,500 a decade out, though the 74% graduation rate suggests not everyone finishes, so it's worth asking what support systems are in place. If you're drawn to the Eastern Shore lifestyle and a tight-knit campus community, this can be a good fit — just go in with eyes open about outcomes.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (891 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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