Washington College

Washington College
Type	Private liberal arts college
Established	1723, as Kent County Free School; 1782, as Washington College
Founder	William Smith, et al.
Accreditation	MSCHE
Affiliation	CLAC NAICU
Endowment	$325 million (as of February 1, 2024)
President	Michael J. Sosulski
Undergraduates	1,367
Postgraduates	100
Location	Chestertown, Maryland, United States; 39°13′05″N 76°04′10″W / 39.21806°N 76.06944°W
Campus	Rural, 112 acres (45 ha)
Newspaper	The Elm
Colors	Maroon ; Black
Nickname	Shoremen & Shorewomen or Goose Nation
Mascot	Gus the Goose
Website	www.washcoll.edu

Washington College is a private liberal arts college in Chestertown, Maryland. 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 (February 1, 2024). "Fundraising Initiative Completed Ahead of Schedule". Retrieved July 3, 2024.

[1] Washington College (February 1, 2024). "Fundraising Initiative Completed Ahead of Schedule". Retrieved July 3, 2024.

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