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    George Washington University

    Washington, DC · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    47.1%
    SAT mid-50
    1350-1500
    Cost after aid
    $36,586
    Graduation rate
    84%

    What George Washington University says matters

    How George Washington University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    47%
    12,718 of 27,006
    Yield
    19%
    2,459 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1360-1470
    ACT mid-50
    30-33
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    46%4,432 of 9,735
    Women
    48%8,286 of 17,271

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Volunteer work

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Interview
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure George Washington University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission133

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    9,735
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    17,271
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    4,432
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    8,286
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    833
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    10
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1,607
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    9
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    27,006
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    12,718
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    2,459
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    535
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    179
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    95
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    22,893
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    11,260
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    2,191
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3,578
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,279
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    173

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes
    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    6,517
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    2,844
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    1,188

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Important
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Important
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.27
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.12
    Submitting SAT Scores
    673
    Submitting ACT Scores
    284
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,360
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,420
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,470
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    680
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    720
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    750
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    670
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    700
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    750
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    32%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    33%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    32%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    32%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    34%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    35%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    64.78
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    31.35
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    3.57
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    0.3
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: 700-800
    55.42
    SAT Math: 600-699
    39.52
    SAT Math: 500-599
    4.61
    SAT Math: 400-499
    0.45
    SAT Math: 300-399
    0
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    60.33
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    36.26
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    3.27
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    0.15
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    84.15
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    13.73
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    2.11
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    0
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    40%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    73%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    93%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    6.6%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    0
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    20%
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    0
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    0

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Does your institution have an application closing date?
    Yes
    Application closing date (fall)
    1
    Priority Date
    5
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Date
    X
    Yes, other:
    4
    Other Date
    1
    Other Date
    2
    Yes, in part
    5
    No
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Other early decision plan closing date
    1/5
    Other early decision plan notification date
    2/1
    Number of early decision applications received by your institution
    1,139
    Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan
    755
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    No
    Transfer Admission31

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Men
    861
    Women
    1,516
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    2,377
    Total
    487
    Men
    984
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    1,471
    Unknown
    204
    Total
    365
    Men
    0
    Women
    569

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    No
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Fall
    4
    Winter
    1
    Fall
    10
    Winter
    1
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 60.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    60
    Academic Offerings and Policies22

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life36

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    99%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    94%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    6.0%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    98%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    7.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    12%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    60%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    40%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    6.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    19
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    19
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Television station
    X
    Yearbook
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Women's dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses23

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://financialaid.gwu.edu/net-price-calculator

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    69780
    Tuition
    69780

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    390
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    17600
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    11300
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6300
    Required Fees:
    390
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    21030
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    14730
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6300

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1450
    Transportation:
    1075
    Other expenses:
    1700
    Books and supplies:
    1450
    Transportation
    1075
    Other expenses:
    1700
    Books and supplies:
    1450
    Food and housing total*
    17600
    Transportation:
    1075
    Other expenses:
    1700

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    Out-of-state:
    2330.00
    Financial Aid100

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    617
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    25,357
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    37
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    50,297
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    3,179
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    25,140
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    134
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    47,081
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    60
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    10,223
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    1
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    28,138

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    427724

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    206292772
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    223502641
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    42563557
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    8803320
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    51366877
    Total Self-Help
    6320767
    Parent Loans
    149648
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    1935098

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    85982484
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    85982484
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    9208162
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    9208162
    Total Self-Help
    23388869
    Parent Loans
    7992674
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    9445895

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,440
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,351
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,264
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,252
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,227
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    960
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    774
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    1,096
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    91%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    64025
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    43676
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    7338
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    5709
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    10,686
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    5,122
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    4,581
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    4,537
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    4,447
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    3,438
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,853
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    3,632
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    91%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    63497
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    42265
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    8127
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    6412
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    496
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    169
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    53
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    42
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    40
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    26
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    9
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    18
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    54%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11962
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    5770
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3062
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    2866

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    729
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    698
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    32.00
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    31.00
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    34685
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    19173

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    147
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    34,618
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    5,088,907

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X
    CSS PROFILE
    X
    Noncustodial PROFILE
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    1
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    5

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    5
    or within____weeks of notification.
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 24 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred43

    Diploma/Certificates

    Liberal arts/general studies
    100
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    Liberal arts/general studies
    100
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    1.33
    Architecture
    0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    1
    Communication/journalism
    4.13
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    5.61
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0
    Engineering
    4.32
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    1.11
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    1.29
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0.04
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    4.72
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.59
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.85
    Parks and recreation
    0
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.78
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0.66
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    5.83
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    2.84
    Public administration and social services
    0.59
    Social sciences
    31.86
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    2.69
    Health professions and related programs
    13.66
    Business/marketing
    14.73
    History
    1.37
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence123

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    833
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    173
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    2,837
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    3,884
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1,607
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    311
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    4,925
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    6,924
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    11,677
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    13,697
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    25,374
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    173
    Hispanic/Latino
    376
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    202
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,072
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    0
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    420
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    157
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    58
    TOTAL
    2,459
    Nonresidents
    804
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,534
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    886
    White, non-Hispanic
    5,343
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    3
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    1,753
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    6
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    624
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    229
    TOTAL
    11,182
    Nonresidents
    918
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,598
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    972
    White, non-Hispanic
    5,469
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    4
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    1,783
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    7
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    641
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    285
    TOTAL
    11,677

    Persistence

    Associate degrees
    10
    Bachelor's degrees
    2,308
    Postbachelor's certificates
    485
    Master's degrees
    4,130
    Post-Master's certificates
    107
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    225
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    905

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    435
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    553
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,850
    Total
    2,838
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    4
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    435
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    550
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,849
    Total
    2,834
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    318
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    425
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,404
    Total
    2,147
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    43
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    30
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    123
    Total
    196
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    7
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    27
    Total
    37
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    368
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    458
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,554
    Total
    2,380
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    84.6
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    83.27
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    84.05
    Total
    83.98
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    336
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    595
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,676
    Total
    2,607
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2
    Total
    2
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    336
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    595
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,674
    Total
    2,605
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    258
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    481
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,331
    Total
    2,070
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    20
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    26
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    89
    Total
    135
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    11
    Total
    14
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    279
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    509
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,431
    Total
    2,219
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    83.04
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    85.55
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    85.48
    Total
    85.18
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size40

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,118
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    339
    C. Total number who are women
    538
    D. Total number who are men
    580
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    1,053
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    60
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    157
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,597
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    412
    C. Total number who are women
    802
    D. Total number who are men
    795
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    28
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    943
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    373
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    64
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    217
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    497
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    2,715
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    751
    C. Total number who are women
    1,340
    D. Total number who are men
    1,375
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    28
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    1,996
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    433
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    69
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    217
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    654

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    13
    based on ____ students
    16,817

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    44
    10-19
    44
    20-29
    144
    30-39
    305
    40-49
    45
    50-99
    12
    100+
    1
    Total
    0
    Source: George Washington University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About George Washington University

    George Washington University is a mid-sized private university in Washington, DC, in a city setting.

    What George Washington University looks for

    George Washington University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for George Washington University?

      George Washington University's middle 50% SAT range is 1350 to 1500. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for George Washington University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 31 to 34. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at George Washington University?

      George Washington University admits roughly 47% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does George Washington University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $36,586 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is George Washington University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat George Washington University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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