Washington College is a private institution that was started in 1782. It has a undergraduate enrollment of 1,288, its environment is rural, and the campus size is 112 acres. It uses a semester-based academic year. Its tuition/fees are $49,768
In 1782, Washington College became the first college chartered after American independence from the British, under the patronage of President George Washington. Today, the small liberal arts school in Chestertown, Maryland, offers small class sizes and more than 40 bachelor’s degree programs. Outside the classroom, Washington College learners are in a prime location to take in the excitement of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, which are each about 90 minutes away. If they want to stay closer to campus, learners can explore the shops and restaurants of Chestertown, which started as a colonial port about three centuries ago.

On campus, Washington College learners can get involved in about 60 clubs, several Greek-letter organizations and sports. Student athletes can play intramural and club sports or try out for the Washington College varsity teams, which participate in the NCAA Division III in various conferences. The intercollegiate teams are named the Shoremen and Shorewomen, which is particularly appropriate for the varsity rowing and sailing teams that participate in the nearby Chester River. Notable Washington College alumni include John Emory, for whom Emory University was named.