George Washington Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into George Washington University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into George Washington and can I get accepted? The school has a 42% acceptance rate ranking it #5 in District Of Columbia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 11,101 out of 26,512 applicants were admitted making George Washington a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 12 percent. George Washington University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at George Washington, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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George Washington SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 640 |
| SAT Math 25th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1280 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 720 |
| SAT Math 75th | 740 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1460 |
| Average SAT Score | 1370 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to George Washington University?
George Washington University typically requires applicants to be in the top 14 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1280 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1190. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1370 out of 1600. The school ranks #2 in District Of Columbia for highest average SAT composite score. 50 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1460 and Above | Good | >55% |
| 1370 to 1460 | Avg + | 42%-55% |
| 1280 to 1370 | Avg - | 30%-42% |
| 1190 to 1280 | Reach | 20%-30% |
| Less than 1190 | Low | <20% |
George Washington ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 30 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 29 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 31 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
| Average ACT Score | 30 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into George Washington?
Admission data indicates that George Washington regularly accepts students with ACT's of 29 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 9 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 28 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #2 in District Of Columbia for highest average ACT composite score. 34 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to George Washington University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and Above | Good | >60% |
| 30 to 32 | Avg + | 42%-60% |
| 29 to 30 | Avg - | 34%-42% |
| 28 to 29 | Reach | 26%-34% |
| Less than 28 | Low | <26% |
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George Washington GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
You will need exceptionally good grades to get into George Washington University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at George Washington University was 3.81 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to George Washington will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.81 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
High School Class Rank
84% of George Washington University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 50% |
| Top 25% of class | 84% |
| Top 50% of class | 98% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 2% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 16,718 | 9,794 | 26,512 |
| Accepted | 7,000 | 4,101 | 11,101 |
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Enrolled | 1,814 | 1,031 | 2,845 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 25% | 26% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 10, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to George Washington University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| S |
St John's CollegeAnnapolis, Maryland |
| R |
University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, Virginia |
| V |
Villanova UniversityVillanova, Pennsylvania |
| B |
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, Pennsylvania |
| L |
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, Pennsylvania |
| W |
Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, Virginia |
| L |
Lafayette CollegeEaston, Pennsylvania |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131469 IPEDS survey data for George Washington University.
FAQs
Does George Washington University prefer SAT or ACT?
50% of students submit their SAT scores to George Washington. 34% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into George Washington University?
42% of those who apply are granted admission to George Washington. Admission competition is low and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for George Washington University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1280 and 1460. 50% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for George Washington University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 29 and 32. 34% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
