Overview
George Washington University is a private university which maintains three campuses, with the main campus located in Washington, D.C., just four blocks from the White House.George Washington University offers 75 undergraduate majors and 69% of students have at least one internship before graduation. Additionally, GW offers various research opportunities with nearly every federal agency in America. GW’s campus has its own museum, performance hall, and school of art, as well as affinity housing and a Center for Civic Engagement to become involved in the surrounding community.
Acceptance Rate:
44%
Average Net Price:
$40,308
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
33
Average SAT Composite
1395
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $67,710 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $67,710 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1450 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
91%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$35,367
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,166
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$33,965
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
1%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2536
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,166
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$223,502,640
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$85,982,484
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,130
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,166
Average Other Loans Per Year
$30,614
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
27094
Students Applied
40%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
569
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 5 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1 | |
| Other | January 5 |
Application Fee
$80
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
12%
Submitting ACT
30%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 33
Average SAT Composite: 1395
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
25,568
Total Number of Undergrads
11,387
0
100
77%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
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100
84%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
225
Faculty Overview
0
100
96%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
57
Countries Represented
97
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
16%
Student Organizations
450
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
60%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
60%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Revolutionaries
School Colors
buff and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic 10 Conference
Total Male Athletes
238
Total Female Athletes
271
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
- Other
- Squash
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Other
- Squash
George Washington University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$82,400
Top 5 Cities
Washington
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Philadelphia
Top 5 Employers
George Washington University
US Army
Booz Allen Hamilton
Deloitte
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Information Technology
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
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