First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | November 15, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | |
| Regular decision | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: washcoll.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 38 |
| Environmental Science | 25 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 23 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| Economics | 16 |
| History | 16 |
| Psychology | 15 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 5 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Data Science | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Other Sports, Sailing
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
58% of men in fraternities · 12% of women in sororities · 32% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.5 of 20
Elevation
58 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
27°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
16.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
37 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,360 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- United States Naval Academy28 mi
- St. John's College28 mi
- Delaware State University28 mi
- Morgan State University29 mi
- University of Baltimore30 mi
- Maryland Institute College of Art30 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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