International applicants · 2026–27
Washington College: what international applicants need
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Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Washington College's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Washington College has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.
- Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
- Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.
What is Washington College's acceptance rate?
56.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Washington College admitted 2,303 of its 4,048 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Washington College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
It depends. Washington College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
- For the Early Decision deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
- For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
- Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.
What SAT score do you need for Washington College?
The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 560–680 in Math and 580–710 in Reading and Writing (12% of them sent SAT scores).
- On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 27–31.
- If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source
How much is Washington College's application fee for international students?
Washington College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Washington College accept?
Washington College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
Does Washington College accept the Duolingo English Test?
Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Washington College accepts for 2026–27.
How many recommendation letters does Washington College require?
Washington College requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.
- It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Washington College require the Common App personal essay?
Yes. Washington College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.
How many international students does Washington College have?
22 of Washington College's 923 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.4%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Washington College cost for international students?
Washington College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $55,326, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $18,250. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $77,426 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
- Early ActionDecember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionFebruary 15, 2027
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- SometimesThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Cambridge, Duolingo, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
- Letters and school reports
- 1 teacher recommendation · Counselor recommendation · Mid-year report
- Also required
- Common App personal essay