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George Washington University

George Washington University is a large, private institution located in Washington, DC. Founded in 1821, George Washington University offers undergraduate degrees in 320 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 10,798 undergraduates
cost $60,946 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into George Washington University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 49.0%
SAT score average 1420
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $80
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! George Washington University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Law
International Relations and National Security Studies
Public Health
Political Science and Government
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $60,946
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,720
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $1,625
Cost of attendance* $79,691
Average financial aid package $59,289
Estimated cost $20,402 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $60,946
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,720
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $1,625
Cost of attendance* $79,691
Average financial aid package $59,289
Estimated cost $20,402 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? George Washington University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,798, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

25,568

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
21%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
62%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At George Washington University, students love their Program Board, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
phone 202-994-1000
address https://www.gwu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Program board

Student association

Residence hall association

College democrats

College republicans

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about George Washington University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is George Washington University?

George Washington University is located in Washington, DC.

What is the acceptance rate at George Washington University? 

The acceptance rate for George Washington University is 49%.

What’s the average GPA for George Washington University?

The average high school GPA for George Washington University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at George Washington University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at George Washington University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $318,764.

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