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Washington College - Chestertown,Maryland

64%

Acceptance Rate

$29,979

Avg.Financial Aid

002108

FAFSA Code

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Washington College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
MSCHE
Website
www.washcoll.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
1,367
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Located in Chestertown, Maryland, Washington College is a private university. At Washington College, the total enrolment stands at 1,288. The school has an academic staff of 128 who teach various courses to the students. At Washington College, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. Talking about gender distribution at WC, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Linda Hamilton (Actor, Voice acting), James M. Cain (Journalist, Writer), Raph Koster (Designer, Game designer), and Laura San Giacomo (Actor, Voice acting). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. WC offers a total of 24 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

4107782800

Fax:

4107787287

Address

300 Washington Ave

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Washington College at the 281st position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
15th Feb
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
64%
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Washington College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, Maryland 21620-1438. To gather more information, they can call them at (410) 778-2800.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$29,457
Average Annual Cost
$45,888

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$64,542
Other Fees
$1,090
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$12,414
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,750

Total One Year Cost

$64,542

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to WC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $63,045. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($48,814), books and supplies ($1,500), room and boarding ($12,722), and budget for other expenses ($2,845). For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

10:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

84%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

47%

Male Professors

53%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,367

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

18%

Full-time / Part-time

98% / 2%

Students Gender

Male

41%

US National: 44%

Female

59%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

71%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

58%

Out Of State

41%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$83,448 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

100%

Undergrads in College Housing

85%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,000/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $7,020/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$7,020/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Shoremen/Shorewomen

School Colors

maroon and black

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Campus Security

The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At WC, $12,722 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The number of female and male students at the college are 40% and 60%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$51,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$23,730 - $24,250

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$246 - $252

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

96%

Average Aid Per Year

$29,979

Students Receiving Federal Grants

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,390

Students Receiving State Aid

15%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,638

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

96%

Average Aid Per Year

$27,564

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$46,756

$30K - $48K

$39,352

$48K - $75K

$35,528

$75K - $110K

$30,416

> $110K

$24,057

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$9,887,763

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at WC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,375, whereas the financial aid is $30,408. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $6,267 as well as institutional aid worth $30,408. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Washington College amount to $9,887,763 per annum.

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