George Washington University

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Washington, DC
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Overview

Total enrollment

25,374

Location Washington, District Of Columbia
Website gwu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#82

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

George Washington University occupies an urban campus in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, State Department, and World Bank. Founded in 1821 through an Act of Congress, GW consists of three campuses: the main Foggy Bottom location, Mount Vernon in the District's Palisades area, and the Virginia Science and Technology campus in Ashburn. The university features a mix of Romanesque and Gothic Revival architecture alongside modern academic buildings, with many structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. GW is known for its programs in international affairs, political science, business, and public health, drawing students seeking proximity to government institutions and global organizations. Most first-year students are required to live on campus, with housing available in traditional residence halls and apartment-style buildings throughout the Foggy Bottom neighborhood.

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Ratings

George Washington is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for George Washington University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#82
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#75
Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

#2
Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

#2
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#327
Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

#4

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1350/1500
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 31/34

Acceptance Rate

47.1%

Applications Due Jan 5, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.3%
Application Fee $80

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,710

Costs for George Washington University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,710
Books and Supplies		$1,450
Other Fees		$290
Room and Board		$16,920
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,700
Total One Year Cost		$88,070

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$80,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

81% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at George Washington University are Social Sciences, Business, and Health Professions. 34% of students major in Social Sciences, 16% in Business, and 14% in Health Professions.