George Washington University
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About George Washington University
George Washington University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Washington, District of Columbia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,763, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 43%. The university offers 100 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 85%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $55,961.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
43% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards85% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 30-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1270-1450
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards27k
Students enrolled
25%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
46%
Non-U.S. Citizen
12%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
11%
Black
10%
Unknown
5%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
122
Total Online Enrollment
6,868
Percent of Programs Online
74% On-campus
26% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 25% online
Associate 25% online
Bachelor's 8% online
Graduate Certificate 39% online
Master's 30% online
Doctorate 17% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $55,961 | $55,961 |
Graduate | $31,770 | $31,770 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,400 |
On-campus room and board | $14,711 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,525 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,711 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,525 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,525 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $73,597 | $73,597 |
Off-campus without family | $73,597 | $73,597 |
Off-campus with family | $58,886 | $58,886 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
26%
State Grant Aid
2%
Institution Grant Aid
71%
Pell Grant
14%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$59k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Genome Sciences/Genomics
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology and Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Evolutionary Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Meeting and Event Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Publishing
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Photojournalism
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Political Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
International and Comparative Education
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Telecommunications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Japanese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Arabic Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Art Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Research Coordinator
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
BA
MA
DOC
Hematology Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
International Public Health/International Health
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
- Volleyball
- Basketball
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