Washington College Acceptance Rate
Chestertown, Maryland · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,539
- Admitted
- 1,664
- Yield
- 13.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Washington College's acceptance rate has risen from 55.7% in 2014–15 to 65.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,318 to 2,539 (-52%) over that period.
Its 65.5% rate makes Washington College more selective than about 69% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (70.4% for women vs 59% for men, a 11.4-point gap). Washington College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,318 | 2,960 | 55.7% | 388 |
| 2015–16 | 6,847 | 3,702 | 54.1% | 391 |
| 2016–17 | 6,720 | 3,295 | 49% | 410 |
| 2017–18 | 5,515 | 2,626 | 47.6% | 368 |
| 2018–19 | 3,637 | 2,312 | 63.6% | 310 |
| 2019–20 | 2,225 | 2,055 | 92.4% | 325 |
| 2020–21 | 2,901 | 2,329 | 80.3% | 260 |
| 2021–22 | 2,893 | 2,021 | 69.9% | 260 |
| 2022–23 | 2,554 | 1,908 | 74.7% | 231 |
| 2023–24 | 2,539 | 1,664 | 65.5% | 230 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,457 | 1,026 | 70.4% |
| Men | 1,082 | 638 | 59% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 605–690 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 580–655 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 3% |
How Washington College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Washington College's acceptance rate?
Washington College's acceptance rate is 65.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,664 admitted of 2,539 applicants).
Is Washington College test optional?
Washington College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Washington College?
Washington College received 2,539 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,664.
What SAT score do you need for Washington College?
Admitted students at Washington College typically scored 605–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–655 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Washington College getting harder to get into?
Washington College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.7% in 2014–15 to 65.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.washcoll.edu/.