Chestertown, MD
Roughly 66 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 27 percentage points since 2019, from 92% to 66% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,225 | 2,055 | 325 | 92% |
| 2020 | 2,901 | 2,329 | 260 | 80% |
| 2021 | 2,893 | 2,021 | 260 | 70% |
| 2022 | 2,554 | 1,908 | 231 | 75% |
| 2023 | 2,539 | 1,664 | 230 | 66% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,026 of 1,457 women and 638 of 1,082 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Washington College has an acceptance rate of 66% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,664 of 2,539 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 66 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,539 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 230 enrolled.
No. Washington College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 27 percentage points since 2019, from 92% to 66% — it has become more selective.