George Washington University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into George Washington University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

43.5%

Admission Difficulty for George Washington University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at George Washington is 43.5%. Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in District Of Columbia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into George Washington and can you get accepted?

George Washington is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 11,798 out of the 27,094 who applied were admitted.

George Washington University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.81. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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44% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to George Washington University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.81 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1430 on the SAT
Score 32 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

George Washington GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.81*

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into George Washington University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into George Washington are to have around a 3.81 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to George Washington will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at George Washington is 3.81 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #2 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since George Washington is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.81 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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George Washington SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to George Washington University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 30% of students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1350-1500

Applicants Submitting SAT

30%

SAT Scores for George Washington University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	680
Math 25th Percentile	670
Composite 25th Percentile	1350

SAT Scores for George Washington University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	750
Math 75th Percentile	750
Composite 75th Percentile	1500
Average SAT Score	1430

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to George Washington University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at George Washington is 1430 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1350-1500. Students who get into George Washington University score in the top 8 percent of all SAT test takers.. George Washington ranks #2 in District Of Columbia and #79 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1430 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. George Washington regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1350 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1350, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1270, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

George Washington University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1430 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1425, you have around a 44% chance of being admitted. A 1500 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 60% chance of getting in.

George Washington University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1500 and Above	Good	>60%
1425 to 1500	Avg +	44%-60%
1350 to 1425	Avg -	29%-44%
1275 to 1350	Reach	18%-29%
Less than 1275	Low	<18%

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George Washington ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

31-34

Applicants Submitting ACT

12%

ACT Scores for George Washington University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	32
Math 25th Percentile	28
Composite 25th Percentile	31

ACT Scores for George Washington University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	31
Composite 75th Percentile	34
Average ACT Score	32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into George Washington?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to George Washington is 32, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 31 and 34. The school ranks #2 in District Of Columbia and #67 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 32. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 31 and score in the score in the top 5 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 30.

12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to George Washington University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as George Washington University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into George Washington for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 32 score has around 44% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 65% with a 34 ACT score.

George Washington University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
34 and Above	Good	>65%
32 to 34	Avg +	44%-65%
31 to 32	Avg -	34%-44%
30 to 31	Reach	25%-34%
Less than 30	Low	<25%

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High School Class Rank

79% of George Washington University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted George Washington University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	45%
Top 25% of class	79%
Top 50% of class	97%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

George Washington University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	17,419	9,675	27,094
Accepted	7,463	4,335	11,798
Acceptance Rate	43%	45%	44%
Enrolled	1,597	942	2,539
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	22%	22%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 5, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 5, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to George Washington University is $80.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to George Washington University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

George Washington University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at George Washington University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because George Washington is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.81 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1430 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1500 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 32 on the ACT places you in a strong position.