Washington and Jefferson College : Adaptive Thinkers, Future-Ready Leaders

Washington and Jefferson College - Overview

  • Introduction

    Facilities and Overview

    Washington College is a private, independent liberal arts college located on a 112-acre (45ha) campus in Chestertown, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore. Maryland granted Washington College its charter in 1782. George Washington supported the founding of the college by consenting to have the "College at Chester" named in his honor, through generous financial support, and through service on the college's Board of Visitors and Governors. Washington College is the 10th-oldest college in the United States and was the first college chartered after American independence. The school became coeducational in 1891.Washington College is conveniently located in the heart of many popular U.S. destinations.

    Chestertown, Maryland

    Located right in the heart of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, 75 miles from Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland. Everything on campus—and many Chestertown destinations—are accessible by walking. Each weekend, a shuttle can bring students to Annapolis, Maryland and to the New Carrollton Metro station to Washington, D.C.

    For special occasions,shuttles can also go to the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Philadelphia, and the Wilmington, DE train station.

Washington and Jefferson College

Founded
1782
Intake
January, September
Campus
Chestertown
Location
300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620
University Departments

Art and Art History

Dance

Drama

English

Modern Languages

Music

Philosophy and Religion

The Creative Writing Minor

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Science and Studies

Mathematics and Computer Science

Physics

Psychology

Earth and Planetary Science

Premedical Program

Engineering (3:2) Program

Nursing (3:2) Program

Pharmacy (3:4) Program

American Studies

Anthropology

Business Management

Economics

Environmental Studies

History

Human Development

International Studies

Political Science

Sociology

Archeology

The Black Studies

Criminology

The Education program

Gender Studies

The Information System

Physical Education

The Secondary Education Studies

Top Courses Offered

  • Accounting
  • African-American Studies
  • American Studies
  • Arabic
  • Art Conservation
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Big Data
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Physics
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Child Development and Education (CDE)
  • Chinese
  • Communication Arts
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computing and Information Studies (CIS)
  • Conflict and Resolution Studies
  • Digital Media
  • Earth and Space Science
  • East Asian Studies
  • Economic Development
  • Economics
  • Education (Teacher Certification)
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film Studies
  • Financial Economics
  • First Year Seminar
  • Forensic Science
  • French
  • Gender and Women's Studies
  • German
  • Graphic Design
  • History
  • Human Resource Management
  • Interaction Design
  • International Business
  • International Studies
  • Latin American Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Mind and Language
  • Music
  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Activity and Wellness
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Health Professions
  • Pre-Law
  • Professional Writing
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Public Relations
  • ROTC
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian Area Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Studio Art
  • Theatre
  • Thematic Emphasis
  • Thematic Major
  • Web and Mobile Technologies

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students

While Washington College does not offer full tuition scholarships, every international applicant who qualifies for admission is automatically considered for a Colin Ferguson Tuition Grant. These grants range from $10,000 to $22,000 annually and are offered on the basis of scholastic achievement. We consider academic records, the admission essay and letters of recommendation in determining whether to award a Ferguson Grant.

Assuming you receive the maximum Colin Ferguson grant of $22,000, international students admitted to Washington College will need at least $32,462 in personal or sponsored funds to meet your annual educational expenses.


How to Apply to the Washington and Jefferson College

Indian students keen on applying to the Washington and Jefferson College can streamline the application process by visiting their nearest Edwise International branch office. Edwise, an official advisor on overseas education provides one-on-one guidance throughout the process, right from application requirements and deadlines to scholarship possibilities and visa support. Our team of experienced counselors can help you acquire a thorough understanding of the Washington and Jefferson College's admission procedure, necessary documentation, and guidelines for submitting an impressive application. Whether you're applying for undergraduate, graduate, or professional programs, visiting an Edwise office guarantees a seamless, knowledgeable, and well-supported journey to studying at one of the top universities in USA.

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