George Washington University

Washington, DC • private • CSS Profile • I | A-10

Overview Demographics Admissions Outcomes Cost & Aid 🏈 Athletics 🚗 Travel Rankings

🚗 ✈️

Travel Times

Set location to see times

Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 12,334 • Total: 28,729

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

2121 I Street Northwest
Washington, DC
📍 View on Google Maps

Website

https://gwu.edu

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,483 (36.3%) • Female: 7,851 (63.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,754	14.2%
Black/African American	1,035	8.4%
Hispanic/Latino	1,638	13.3%
White	5,847	47.4%
Two or More Races	672	5.4%
International	1,081	8.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

43.5%

11,798 admitted from 27,094 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 680-750
Math: 670-750
Total: 1350-1500

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

31-34

Application Types Offered

ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$80

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/05/2026
RD:	01/05/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

85.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

79.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

92.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

9.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$85,790

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $67,420

Room & Board

$16,920

Books & Supplies

$1,450

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$17,440
$30,001-48,000	$17,292
$48,001-75,000	$22,080
$75,001-110,000	$28,100
$110,001+	$55,337

Students Receiving Pell Grants

65%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$45,466

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

A-10

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Water Polo

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Gymnastics Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

View Full Athletics Details (Roster Sizes, Scholarships) →

🚗 ✈️

See Travel Times to George Washington University

Find out how long it takes to drive or fly from your home. Compare driving distances, flight options, and door-to-door travel times.

💡 Set your ZIP once to see travel times for all schools

🎓 CollegeTracker BETA