George Washington University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Washington, DC

$55,961

Avg tuition

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About George Washington University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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.

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85% 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.

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ACT 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.

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27k

Students enrolled

25%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

74% On-campus

26% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 25% online

Associate Check Bold 25% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 8% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 39% online

Master's Check Bold 30% online

Doctorate Check Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $5,152
State Grant Aid $1,972
Institution Grant Aid $32,301
Pell Grant Aid $4,641

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

Men Women
  • 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.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

10

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

11

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC