George Washington University

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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
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Website

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

85.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

79.5%

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

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.2 GPA

In-State Awards

$7,500-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$7,500-$10,000/yr

4 automatic scholarships (4 total)

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Common questions about George Washington University

What is George Washington University's acceptance rate?

George Washington University accepts 44% of applicants, from 27,094 applications.

How much does George Washington University cost?

Tuition and fees are $67,420. Families earning under $30,000 pay $17,440 on average after aid.

Does George Washington University require SAT or ACT scores?

George Washington University requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for George Washington University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 31 and 34 on the ACT.

What is George Washington University's graduation rate?

85% of students graduate within six years.