Among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions, we have a definite advantage. Washington College is situated in one of the most lovingly preserved communities in the United States, on the scenic Chester River on Maryland's Eastern Shore. And we're just 75 miles from the nation's capital. So when Washington's movers and shakers need a respite, they come to Chestertown—and frequently connect with Washington College. The character of the Chesapeake region not only helps define who we are, but shapes your own college experience.
George Washington gave us his stamp of approval. An intellectual and cultural hub now in its third century, Washington College holds a significant place in the history of American higher education. Our heritage as the first college of the new nation—founded in 1782 under the patronage of our nation's first president—lives on today in our commitment to educating confident citizens and leaders capable of advancing the democratic and civic traditions of our Founding Fathers.
We know who you are, and can help you make the most of your time here. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Washington College is passionate about providing you a truly personalized education, one that tests and stretches the limits of your talents and potential. Our intensely personal approach to undergraduate education is sufficiently distinctive to attract the notice of the national media. The editors of the Princeton Review recognized WC for great teaching and a small student-teacher ratio that fosters a close, supportive atmosphere for learning. Look for us in Princeton Review's 2008 edition of The Best 366 Colleges guidebook.
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