COLLEGE PROFILE
George Washington University
Washington, DC
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The George Washington University, founded in 1821, is a private institution. At the undergraduate level, GW seeks to offer both a sound education in a liberal context and the foundation skills that prepare students for productive professional lives of continuous learning. The experiences GW presents to students include analytical thinking in a variety of fields, respect for fact and history, practice in adaptability, attention to the consequences of human activity and the first steps toward mastery of a particular domain. The location in the heart of Washington, DC gives the school a special "flavor." GW strives to induce in its students an awareness of ethical and professional values, a sense of responsibility for the larger society, a clear vision of the international, interdependent future and a commitment to public life. Its 36-acre campus is located in the federal section of Washington, DC, several blocks from the White House.
| Web Site | www.gwu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 10,406 |
| Women | 5,854 (56.3%) |
| Men | 4,552 (43.7%) |
| Graduate Students | 14,854 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 33% of 21,591 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 10 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 649 average 610-690 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 643 average 600-690 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 662 average 620-710 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 29 average 27-31 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $59,985 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $45,780 |
Room and Board | $10,530 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 94% |
| Average Freshman Award | $39,578 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $32,714 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 960 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 11% of classes 10-19 students: 43% of classes 20-29 students: 16% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-59 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Washington Population | 572,059 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 99% of freshmen, 68% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Colonials (George) |
| Sororities | |
| Fraternities |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 10.3% Asian 7.8% Black/African-American 7.9% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 61.2% White 10.5% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 7.5% from 87 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 94.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 75.6% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.60 | 4.03 | 657 | 654 | 657 | 29 |
| Low | 2.20 | 2.56 | 400 | 430 | 420 | 18 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 35 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• One of GW's numerous student publications is called Wooden Teeth, after the university namesake's legendary dentures.
• The GW Trails student organization produces weekly outdoor activities, from whitewater rafting to hikes in Shenandoah National Park.
• Outside businesses can book the GW mascots for their own events: George, his ten-foot counterpart, Big George, and their 12-foot friend, Hippo.
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