Washington College

Washington College, also known as WC, was established in 1782. It is a private liberal arts college located in Chestertown, Maryland. The Campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 110 acres. The student body of WC consists of national as well as international students representing over 30 states in the U.S and 35 countries around the world. Washington College provides various major degrees and academic programs in more than 40 streams of studies. It also offers opportunities to study abroad.

Washington College hosts over 90 student clubs and organizations, which include American Chemical Society, Anthropology Club, Arabic and Middle Eastern Club, Art History club, and Black Student Union. The institution also maintains an active Greek life and houses fraternities and sororities like Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Chi Omega, and Zeta Tau Alpha.

Washington College Highlights

Where Washington College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in art studies, drama and performing arts, conservation and resource management, mathematics, liberal arts, therapy and counseling, and science.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Washington College was 1,289 in 2007 (1,218 full-time equivalent).

About 39% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 61% of the class.

Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Washington College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Washington College provides on-campus housing for 1,010 of its 1,218 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Washington College Athletics

Washington College is in the Centennial Conference for major sports.

Washington College Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: