Washington College

    Chestertown, MD · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1140–1390
    Median ~1270
    Acceptance rate
    57%
    Enrollment
    891
    ACT middle 50%
    27–31

    Current admissions guidance for Washington College

    Washington College is a private liberal arts college in Chestertown, Maryland, with a reported 1140–1390 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its current process offers three first-year decision plans.

    SAT/ACT policy

    Washington College is test-optional for most applicants and says choosing that route has no negative effect. International and homeschool applicants are asked to report standardized or approved proficiency testing.

    Application deadlines

    Early Decision applications are due November 15, Early Action applications are due December 1, and Regular Decision applications are due February 15.

    How to use your SAT score

    • Submit a score when it strengthens the record relative to the 1140–1390 reported range.
    • Most applicants may choose test-optional review without a stated disadvantage.
    • International and homeschool applicants should follow the published testing exception.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Washington College first-year requirements · Washington College testing policy.

    How Washington College compares

    • The ~1270 SAT midpoint ranks #87 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #4 of 4 in MD.
    • Its 57% acceptance rate is more selective than 65% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($65,518) are $2,452 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #87 of 197
    SAT rank in MD
    #4 of 4
    More selective than
    65% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$2,452

    What the numbers say about Washington College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 1140 to 1390. A planning score near or above 1430 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 57% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 65% completion rate and $65,518 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1270 SAT scorePlan for a 1450Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $55,326
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $55,326
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $65,518
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    65%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1140 and 1390. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1430 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1390 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1270 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1140 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1390

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1140–1380

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1140

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Washington College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of OregonEugene, OR1130–136088%
    Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI1180–136085%
    Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FL1160–137048%
    George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA1160–136087%
    Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI1190–133065%
    Mercer UniversityMacon, GA1160–135069%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Washington College?

    Washington College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1140–1390, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1430 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Washington College's acceptance rate?

    Washington College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 57%.

    How much does it cost to attend Washington College?

    Published tuition is approximately $55,326 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Washington College test-optional?

    Washington College is test-optional for most applicants and says choosing that route has no negative effect. International and homeschool applicants are asked to report standardized or approved proficiency testing.

    When are Washington College's application deadlines?

    Early Decision applications are due November 15, Early Action applications are due December 1, and Regular Decision applications are due February 15.

    Official site: www.washcoll.edu