George Washington University
Washington, DC
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.
Website: www.gwu.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Most difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 41% of 26,987 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- SAT Math
- 640-720 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
677 average
640-720 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 30 average
29-32 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $70,443
- Tuition and Fees
- $53,518
- Room and Board
- $13,000
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 88%
- Average Freshman Award
- $49,366
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $33,305
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- Not reported
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 16% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Campus Life
- Washington Population
- 632,323
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 61% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Colonials (George)
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
11.3% Asian
7.6% Black/African-American
11.0% Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
58.3% White
7.3% Unknown - International Students
- 11.2% from 97 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 91.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 72.8%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 61%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 2 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 2 | 4 |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | ||
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required for some | January 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Essay component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 2121 I Street, NW
- City, State, Zip
- Washington, DC 20052
- Phone
- (202) 994-6040
- Fax
- gwadm@gwu.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 1
- Application Fee
- $75
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 1
- Early Decision Notification
- April 1
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted, supplemental forms required
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 2 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 41% of 26,987 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 43% of 16,566 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 39% of 10,421 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 3,345 (30%) of 11,059 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 2,108 (30%) of 7,045 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 1,237 (31%) of 4,014 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 55% of 1,471 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- 5,629
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 2,082
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 16
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- 3.75 and Above
- Not reported
- 3.50 - 3.74
- Not reported
- 3.25 - 3.49
- Not reported
- 3.00 - 3.24
- Not reported
- 2.50 - 2.99
- Not reported
- 2.00 - 2.49
- Not reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 640-720 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 41%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 49%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 10%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 677 average
640-720 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 41%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 50%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 9%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 0%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 30 average
29-32 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 63%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 34%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 2%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $70,443
- Tuition and Fees
- $53,518
- Room and Board
- $13,000
- Books and Supplies
- $1,325
- Other Expenses
- $2,600
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- finaid@gwu.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline February 1
Final deadline February 1 - Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 24
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 001444 |
Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,994 (64.8%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,413 (73.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,382 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 607 (51.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 88%
- Average Award
- $49,366
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,330 (97.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $35,061
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,032 (74.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,284
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 926 (71.1%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 780 (29.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,777
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 6,476 (55.3%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 5,373 (83.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 5,246 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 2,027 (49.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 84%
- Average Award
- $47,368
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 4,808 (94.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,089
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 4,075 (78.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,742
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 3,184 (51.4%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 3,196 (28.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,455
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 47%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $33,305
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Archeology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Dance, General
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- European Studies/Civilization
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Genetics, Other
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other
- Philosophy
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Radio and Television
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
- Systems Engineering
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Social sciences, Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Business administration, engineering, chemical toxicology, art therapy, economics, engineering economics, operations research
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Not reported
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Not reported
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- Not reported
- Part-Time Faculty
- Not reported
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- Not reported
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 16% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Not accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- Computer Ownership
- Not reported
- Computers Available on Campus
- Not Reported
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Laws, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Studies in Law, Professional Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Tourism Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Public Policy, Master of Professional Studies, Master of Science in Public Health, Executive Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Science in Information Systems Technology, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Health Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Education and Human Development
Master's Programs of Study
- American Studies
- Applied Mathematics
- Art History
- Art Therapy
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication Disorders
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Policy
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Epidemiology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Folklore
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- Historic Preservation
- Hospitality Management
- Human Development
- Infectious Diseases
- International Affairs
- International Development
- International and Comparative Education
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Microbiology
- Military and Defense Studies
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Museum Education
- Museum Studies
- National Security
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Project Management
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Religion
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Systems Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Theater
- Travel and Tourism
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
Doctoral Programs of Study
- American Studies
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Psychology
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Policy
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Folklore
- Higher Education
- Historic Preservation
- Human Resources Development
- International Affairs
- International and Comparative Education
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
- Mathematics
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- National Security
- Political Science
- Project Management
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Social Psychology
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Systems Biology
- Systems Engineering
- Telecommunications
Location and Setting
- Washington Population
- 632,323
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 36 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 26.8 average low in January, 84.7 average high in September
- Rain
- 118 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- Washington, D.C.
- Nearest Train Station
- Washington, D.C.
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Women only housing, coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 61% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 39%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Colonials (George)
- School Colors
- Buff and blue
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Crew | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | ||
Gymnastics | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | x |
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x | ||
Water Polo | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Water Polo |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, water polo
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, program board, student association, residence hall association, college democrats, college republicans
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 11,999
- Women
- 7,154 (59.6%)
- Men
- 4,845 (40.4%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 10,893
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
11.3% Asian
7.6% Black/African-American
11.0% Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
58.3% White
7.3% Unknown - International Students.
- 11.2% from 97 countries
- Average Age
- 21
- All Graduate Students
- 15,974
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 91.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 72.8%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 78.9%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 81.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 61%
- Average Starting Salary
- 61%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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