Washington College is a selective national liberal arts college. Through the application and supporting credentials, the Admissions Committee seeks to learn as much as possible about each candidate for admission. In addition to the official transcript, a counselor recommendation is considered in evaluating the secondary school experience. Standardized test scores are also part of the admission process but are considered to be subordinate to the secondary school record. Test-optional admission is available for most students. Other factors that are considered include the admission essay/personal statement, extracurricular activity profile, and interview.

Then, on the basis of scholastic achievement, personal characteristics, and overall potential for success in a collegiate environment, the Committee selects for admission those individuals whose abilities, attributes, and interests match our criteria for the entering class.

There are two ways to apply to Washington College, through the Washington College application or the Common Application for Admission. The Common Application is available in most secondary school guidance offices, online at www.commonapp.org.

Deposits

Once admitted to Washington College, full-time matriculating undergraduate students are required to pay a $350 non-refundable enrollment deposit. The College reserves places in the entering class in the order deposits are recorded.

In addition to semester fees, all undergraduate students are required to maintain a security deposit of $300 throughout their College careers.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for 2024-2025.

If English is not the applicant’s first language, results of a language proficiency assessment (TOEFL, IELTS or their equivalent) must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Students who have been educated in an English-speaking curriculum may submit SAT or ACT scores in lieu of TOEFL/IELTS scores.

Home-Schooled Students

Washington College welcomes applications from home-educated students. Applicants will be required to

• submit a completed application form and essay/personal statement,
• submit official results of either the SAT-I or ACT examinations (the “score optional” policy does not apply to home-schooled applicants),
• submit a transcript (or its equivalent) of academic coursework, and
• submit one letter of recommendation.

International Student Admission

International students are encouraged to apply to Washington College and should review all information posted for international students at the College website: washcoll.edu/international-apply.

If English is not the applicant’s first language, results of a language proficiency assessment (TOEFL, IELTS or their equivalent) must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Students who have been educated in an English-speaking curriculum may submit SAT or ACT scores in lieu of TOEFL/IELTS scores.

Washington College recognizes the International Baccalaureate curriculum, Higher Level courses, and diploma for the following purposes: admission, the assigning of advanced standing credit, and the fulfillment of requirements for distribution, prerequisite courses, and graduation. No special use is made of Standard Level course credits. Students who receive grades of 5, 6, or 7 in the Higher Level examinations may receive a maximum of one full year of credit. Advanced standing for high academic achievement in other international education systems will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International students who require a student visa to enter the United States are required to submit a health form with current immunization records and chest x-ray results, and an affidavit of financial support; these documents are sent to all admitted applicants and must be returned no later than June 1.