Washington College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Washington College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

74.7%

Admission Difficulty for Washington College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Washington College is 74.7%. Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Washington College and can you get accepted?

Washington College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,908 out of the 2,554 who applied were admitted.

Washington College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.71. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Washington College?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Washington College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.71 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1290 on the SAT
Score 27 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Washington College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.71

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Washington College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Washington College are to have around a 3.71 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Washington College accepts 75% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Washington College is 3.71 on the 4.0 scale. 34% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #7 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Washington College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Washington College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	33.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.3%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	20.6%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	11.1%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	8.4%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	6.1%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.5%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.4%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Washington College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Washington College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 29% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1190-1390

Applicants Submitting SAT

29%

SAT Scores for Washington College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	620
Math 25th Percentile	570
Composite 25th Percentile	1190

SAT Scores for Washington College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	710
Math 75th Percentile	680
Composite 75th Percentile	1390
Average SAT Score	1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Washington College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Washington College is 1290 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1190-1390. Students who get into Washington College score in the top 26 percent of all SAT test takers.. Washington College ranks #6 in the state of Maryland and #198 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1290 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Washington College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1190 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1190, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1090, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Washington College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1290, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1390 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

Washington College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1390 and Above	Good	>85%
1290 to 1390	Avg +	75%-85%
1190 to 1290	Avg -	61%-75%
1090 to 1190	Reach	45%-61%
Less than 1090	Low	<45%

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Washington College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

25-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Washington College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	25

ACT Scores for Washington College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	29
Average ACT Score	27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Washington College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Washington College is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 29. The school ranks #8 in Maryland for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 23.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Washington College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Washington College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Washington College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 85% with a 29 ACT score.

Washington College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>85%
27 to 29	Avg +	75%-85%
25 to 27	Avg -	61%-75%
23 to 25	Reach	45%-61%
Less than 23	Low	<45%

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High School Class Rank

74% of Washington College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Washington College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	74%
Top 25% of class	41%
Top 50% of class	87%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Washington College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,608	946	2,554
Accepted	1,261	647	1,908
Acceptance Rate	78%	68%	75%
Enrolled	133	98	231
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	15%	12%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 98 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Washington College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Washington College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Washington College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Washington College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Washington College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.71 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1290 on the SAT and 27 on the ACT will further lock in your application.