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Your chances of getting into George Washington University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

49%
Admission Difficulty for George Washington University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at George Washington is 49%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in District Of Columbia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into George Washington and can you get accepted?

George Washington is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 13,354 out of the 27,266 who applied were admitted.

George Washington University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.81. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into George Washington?

49% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to George Washington University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.81 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1410 on the SAT
  • Score 32 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

George Washington GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.81*

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into George Washington University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into George Washington are to have around a 3.81 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to George Washington will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at George Washington is 3.81 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #2 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since George Washington is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.81 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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George Washington SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to George Washington University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1330-1490

Applicants Submitting SAT 

31%
SAT Scores for George Washington University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 670
Math 25th Percentile 660
Composite 25th Percentile 1330
SAT Scores for George Washington University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 740
Math 75th Percentile 750
Composite 75th Percentile 1490
Average SAT Score 1410

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to George Washington University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at George Washington is 1410 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1330-1490. Students who get into George Washington University score in the top 10 percent of all SAT test takers..  George Washington ranks #2 in District Of Columbia and #86 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1410 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. George Washington regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1330 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1330, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1250, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

George Washington University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1410, you have around a 49% chance of being admitted. A 1490 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 65% chance of getting in.

George Washington University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1490 and Above Good >65%
1410 to 1490 Avg + 49%-65%
1330 to 1410 Avg - 34%-49%
1250 to 1330 Reach 21%-34%
Less than 1250 Low <21%
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George Washington ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

31-34 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

15%
ACT Scores for George Washington University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 32
Math 25th Percentile 27
Composite 25th Percentile 31
ACT Scores for George Washington University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 32
Composite 75th Percentile 34
Average ACT Score 32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into George Washington?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to George Washington is 32, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 31 and 34.  The school ranks #2 in District Of Columbia and #60 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 32. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 31 and score in the score in the top 5 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 30.

15 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to George Washington University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as George Washington University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into George Washington for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 32 score has around 49% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 69% with a 34 ACT score.

George Washington University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >69%
32 to 34 Avg + 49%-69%
31 to 32 Avg - 39%-49%
30 to 31 Reach 29%-39%
Less than 30 Low <29%
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High School Class Rank

79% of George Washington University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted George Washington University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 45%
Top 25% of class 79%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

George Washington University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 17,842 9,424 27,266
Accepted 8,472 4,882 13,354
Acceptance Rate 47% 52% 49%
Enrolled 1,840 1,101 2,941
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 23% 22%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 5, 2025

Days left to Apply

45

Applicants have 45 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 5, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to George Washington University is $80.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to George Washington University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

George Washington University Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at George Washington University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because George Washington is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.81 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1410 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1490 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 32 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131469 IPEDS survey data for George Washington University.

Last updated February 24, 2024