Overview
Student Population
| Location | Washington, District Of Columbia |
| Online | gwu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Washington, District Of Columbia, George Washington University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 26,978 prospective students applied, and 11,019 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,619 enrolled in the school. 19,099 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9,073 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $56,845 plus fees of $90. George Washington is ranked 71 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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George Washington is rated within the top 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for George Washington University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#71 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#65 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in District Of Columbia
#2 in Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia
#214 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1280/1470 |
| ACT | 30/33 |
| GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $80 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $90 |
| Room and Board | $14,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,525 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,160 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 34% |
| Business | 16% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Psychology | 5% |
| Communication | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131469 IPEDS survey data for George Washington University.
Current students may use the George Washington University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.