Think Beyond.
Make nature your learning laboratory.
For environmental enthusiasts and those who love the great outdoors, Washington College provides the ideal backdrop to study environmental issues that matter to you.
Our location on the Chester River and in the Chesapeake Bay watershed offers the perfect setting for an active hands-on environmental education. Here, you’ll have direct access to the nation’s largest estuary, as well as the ability to closely study the region’s history, culture, and ongoing environmental challenges.
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Explore the environment.
From Bermuda to the Galapagos Islands to our own backyard, our environmental science and studies programs allow you to research and study a wide range of ecosystems. Our two short summer field courses get you out into the tropics while our local Field and River Campus puts you in the center of a 4,700-acre living lab on the Chester River waterfront.
Courses may include:
- Wetlands Ecology
- Climate Change
- Energy & the Environment
- Marine Conservation
Washington College At-A-Glance
Expand your expectations of what college can be.
50+
Academic Programs
To chart the course that’s right for you
92%
of Graduates
Are employed or enrolled in grad school within 9 months of graduation
9:1
Faculty to Student Ratio
For more one-on-one time with your professors and mentors
Straight from Our Students
It’s all about the experience, opportunities, connections, and relationships you make here.
“I think one thing I’ve realized since graduating is how lucky Washington College students are in the variety of courses available and the small class sizes. I got to take so many really cool classes and get to know all of my professors through them.”
– Julia Portman, ‘19
Major in Environmental Studies
Choosing Washington College
Challenge your mind and exceed your goals at every step.
Opportunities That Matter
Research, internships, field study, civic engagement, study abroad, and other experiential learning opportunities give a competitive edge to your college resume.
Remarkable Faculty
Our amazing professors are your advisors, teachers, research partners, and mentors, motivating you to push the boundaries of what you think is possible.
Mind and Body
Our campus life offers a holistic experience for people of all backgrounds, focusing on the mind, body, and well-being of you and our community.
Expand your horizons.
Tap into the perspective and expertise of others in a supportive setting.
Washington College’s reputation is built on our outstanding faculty and the quality of our rigorous academic programs. Whether you are engaging in a class discussion with students from diverse backgrounds, presenting your research, or continuing a discussion with a professor after class, Washington College is all about the life of the mind.
Invest in your future.
A private education is more affordable than you imagined.
You deserve an excellent education, no matter your budget. Our Office of Student Financial Aid works closely with you to find the scholarships, loans, and payment plans that best meet your needs and situation.
Your education. Your future.
It’s time to think beyond your definition of college. Get more information about the Washington College experience and what it could mean for your future.