- Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.87, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–710 reading and writing, 560–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–31 composite
- Average net price: $33,553 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Washington College reported: an average GPA of 3.87 (2024–25), an acceptance rate of 57% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Washington College reviews each application.
Washington College average GPA
Washington College reported an average high school GPA of 3.87 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Washington College acceptance rate
Washington College admitted 2,303 of 4,048 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Washington College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chestertown, Maryland, with 923 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Washington College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 650 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 610 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1280 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Washington College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Washington College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $33,553 a year at Washington College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Washington College with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Washington College admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How hard is it to get into Washington College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Washington College admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Washington College accept?
Washington College's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,303 of 4,048 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is there a minimum GPA for Washington College?
Washington College doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.87, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
Is Washington College test optional?
Check Washington College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Washington College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What are Washington College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Washington College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–710 in reading and writing and 560–680 in math; ACT composite 27–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Washington College?
A lot: Washington College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Washington College accept AP credit?
Yes. Washington College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Washington College consider legacy status?
No. Washington College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Washington College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $33,553 a year at Washington College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Washington College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Washington CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Washington College Common Data Set 2024–25Washington College: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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