300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620

Washington College founded in 1782, is a comprehensive institution offering numerous undergraduate, graduate programs and more in a variety of disciplines. More than 43 majors are providing students with an array of academic opportunities. Some programs include art and art history, behavioral sciences, gender studies, philosophy, religion and others. Washington College is ranked among the top 100 best liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report's "Americas Best Colleges of 2008."

Washington college is located in the beautiful town of Chestertown in Maryland. The scenic campus spanning more than 110 acres includes numerous state-of-the-art facilities accessible to students. Among them are the Clifton M. Miller Library, which offers numerous articles, electronic databases and other resources. Other facilities include the Rose O'Neil Literary House, the Center for Environment and Society, the C.V Starr Center for the Study of American Experience and much more.

Students can take advantage of a diverse range of both on and off campus activities at the Washington University. Intramural as well as NCAA Division III sports are offered for both men and women. Programs include field hockey, basketball, baseball, sailing, rowing and many others. Also accessible to students are a diverse range of clubs and organizations such as the Chess Club, the Computing Club, the Equestrian Club, the Art History Club and more.

Not only are there numerous on campus activities, but a plethora of off campus recreational, cultural and historical attractions. Chestertown is a historic town within close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Chester River. Students at Washington college can enjoy numerous art galleries a wide variety of cuisine, unique shopping, recreational activities and more. Among the many attractions in Chestertown is the Farmers Market, the Historic Geedes Piper House, the Sultana Schooner and more.

Quick Facts:

Washington college's student body is diverse with students representing more than 34 states and 39 foreign countries.

Washington College offers numerous forms of financial aid to students including scholarships, grants, work-study and more.

Student can take advantage of small classes sizes and expert faculty with a student faculty ratio of about 12 to one.

The average class size at Washington College is about 17 students.

Washington College students can take advantage of more than 39 study abroad programs in such countries as Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and more.

Washington College was ranked as one of the best undergraduate institutions in the nation by "Princeton Review's Best 366 Colleges."

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