Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 74.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,290
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,190–1,390
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 27
- Total Enrollment
- 890
Admissions Overview
Washington College is less selective with a 74.71% acceptance rate, meaning most qualified applicants get in. Students typically score between 1190-1390 on the SAT, with an average of 1290. The ACT average sits at 27. This accessibility makes the college appealing to students who want a quality liberal arts education without the stress of hyper-competitive admissions. The school seeks students who value close faculty relationships, evidenced by the 9:1 student-faculty ratio. Given its reputation for strong writing programs and hosting the oldest college literary magazine in America, Washington College particularly attracts aspiring writers and students passionate about the liberal arts tradition.