Washington College SAT Scores & Admissions
Chestertown, MD · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
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
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #93 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.
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.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our 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, not an admission guarantee.
- 1390 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1270 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1140 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.
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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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 1180–1360 | 85% |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | 1160–1370 | 48% |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | 1170–1360 | 82% |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | 1150–1390 | 93% |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | 1170–1370 | 80% |
| Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 1170–1360 | 55% |
Questions about Washington College
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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 57%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend Washington College?
Historical 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.