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Information Summary
Ranks 120th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 15,579 |
| Total Enrollment | 24,099 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $80 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, highly residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending George Washington University?
Ranks 2nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $35,604 | $35,604 | $35,604 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $17,460 | $17,460 | $17,460 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $18 | $18 | $18 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $971 | $971 | $971 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $51,270 | $51,270 | $51,270 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $38,820 | $38,820 | $38,820 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $38,820 | $38,820 | $38,820 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $42,841 | $42,841 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $36,310 | $36,310 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $34,030  $37,820 |
$34,030  $37,820 |
$34,030  $37,820 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $850  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,210  $11,100 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,030  $1,350 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 19,406 (8,096 male / 11,310 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 7,275 (3,251 male / 4,024 female) |
| Admission rate | 37% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,411 (1,035 male / 1,376 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,408 (1,033 male / 1,375 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 3 (2 male / 1 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does George Washington University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / /  |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does George Washington University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 89th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 95% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 600 / 700 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 600 / 690 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1200 / 1390 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 7,751 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $7,600 |
| Board Fee | $3,500 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,148 | 255 |  10% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $728 | 66 |  3% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $17,607 | 1,595 |  61% |
| Student Loan Aid | $7,270 | 1,079 |  41% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,689 |  64% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at George Washington University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,002 | 833 | 1,835 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 623 | 1,285 | 1,908 |
Hispanic | 479 | 590 | 1,069 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 916 | 1,195 | 2,111 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 44 | 45 | 89 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,300 | 7,653 | 13,953 |
Race Unknown | 1,482 | 1,652 | 3,134 |
| Total | 10,846 | 13,253 | 24,099 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete George Washington University?
