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Overview |
George Washington | |||
| Location | Washington, DC | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | gwu.edu | |||
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Costs |
George Washington | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% |
Admission |
George Washington | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 27,094 | |||
| Admitted | 11,798 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | |||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 |
Diversity |
George Washington | |||
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| % Men | 22% | |||
| % Women | 34% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 56% | |||
| % Black | 6% | |||
| % Hispanic | 8% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 10% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | |||
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| % In-State | 1% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | |||
Campus |
George Washington | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/