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George Washington University
Tuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$95,425
No data available
Tuition & Fees :
$70,170
Room & Board :
$21,030
Books & Supplies :
$1,450
Other Expenses :
$2,775
Scholarship Finder
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Email
finaid@gwu.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
Net Price Calculator
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Application Process
Application Deadline
January 5
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March 24
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required
Cost
FAFSA Code is 001444
Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
Free
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,351 (55.4%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,264 (93.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,252 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,096 (87.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
91%
Average Award
$64,025
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,227 (98.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $43,676
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 960 (76.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,338
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 774 (61.8%) of aid recipients
617 (25.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,357
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
5,122 (4.8%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
4,581 (89.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
4,537 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
3,632 (80.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
91%
Average Award
$63,497
Need-Based Gift
Received by 4,447 (98.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $42,265
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,438 (75.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,127
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,853 (62.9%) of aid recipients
3,179(3.0%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $25,140
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
32%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$34,685
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$3,349
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