GWU
George Washington University
2121 I St NW, Washington, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of George Washington University (GWU)
About this school
The George Washington University, founded in 1821, is a private institution. At the undergraduate level, GW seeks to offer both a sound education in a liberal context and the foundation skills that prepare students for productive professional lives of continuous learning. The experiences GW presents to students include analytical thinking in a variety of fields, respect for fact and history, practice in adaptability, attention to the consequences of human activity and the first steps toward mastery of a particular domain. The location in the heart of Washington, DC gives the school a special "flavor." GW strives to induce in its students an awareness of ethical and professional values, a sense of responsibility for the larger society, a clear vision of the international, interdependent future and a commitment to public life. Its 36-acre campus is located in the federal section of Washington, DC, several blocks from the White House.
- www.gwu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
15,974
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:11,999
- Men:4,845 Men (40.4%)
- Women:7,154 Women (59.6%)
Location
Admission Information (GWU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to George Washington University is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 2 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 2 | 4 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required for some | January 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2121 I Street, NW |
City, State, Zip | Washington, DC 20052 |
Phone | (202) 994-6040 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 5 |
Application Fee | $75 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1, January 5 |
Early Decision Notification | April 1 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | - |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 41% of 26,987 applicants were admitted |
Women | 43% of 16,566 applicants were admitted |
Men | 39% of 10,421 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,345 (30%) of 11,059 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,108 (30%) of 7,045 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,237 (31%) of 4,014 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 678 average |640-720 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 41% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 49% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 10% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 41% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 50% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 9% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 30 average |29-32 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 63% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 34% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 2% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (GWU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $53,518 (75.97%)
- Room & Board: - $13,000 (18.45%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,325 (1.88%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,600 (3.69%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
George Washington University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 24 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001444 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,632 (64.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,193 (73.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,171 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 597 (51.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 90% |
Average Award | $46,348 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,136 (97.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,167 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 870 (74.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,596 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 832 (71.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 734 (29.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,188 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 5,717 (55.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,744 (83.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,675 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,302 (49.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 87% |
Average Award | $45,233 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 4,398 (94.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $30,279 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,675 (78.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,170 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,403 (51.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,927 (28.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,846 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 46% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $33,305 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (GWU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not reported
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 44% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 16% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 11% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 38% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 45% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Not reported |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
George Washington University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
91.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
72.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
78.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
81.0%
Programs & Majors (GWU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (78)
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Archeology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Dance, General
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- European Studies/Civilization
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Genetics, Other
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other
- Philosophy
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Radio and Television
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
- Systems Engineering
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering, chemical toxicology, art therapy, economics, engineering economics, operations research
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (130)
- Accounting
- Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling
- Adult Nursing
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- American Studies
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art Therapy
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Early Childhood Education
- East European and Russian Studies
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Policy
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Emergency Management
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Epidemiology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Finance and Banking
- Folklore
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forensic Sciences
- Geography
- Health Communication
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Health Services Research
- Higher Education
- Historic Preservation
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Development
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management
- Infectious Diseases
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Interior Design
- International Affairs
- International Business
- International Development
- International Health
- International Trade Policy
- International and Comparative Education
- Investment Management
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Military and Defense Studies
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Museum Education
- Museum Studies
- National Security
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nonprofit Management
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Organic Chemistry
- Organizational Management
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Chemistry
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physics
- Political Science
- Project Management
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Publishing
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Religion
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Systems Engineering
- Technology and Public Policy
- Telecommunications
- Theater
- Toxicology
- Travel and Tourism
- Western European Studies
- Women's Studies
Campus Life (GWU)
Location & Geography
Population
632,323
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
36 acres
Weather
Temperature | 26.8 average low in January, 84.7 average high in September |
Rain | 118 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Washington, D.C. |
Nearest Train Station | Washington, D.C. |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
61% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
39%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Colonials (George) |
School Colors | Buff and blue |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
George Washington University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, program board, student association, residence hall association, college democrats, college republicans
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
10,893
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
11,999
Women
7,154
Men
4,845
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 11.3% Asian
- 7.6% Black/African-American
- 11.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 58.3% White
- 7.3% Unknown
International Students
11.2% from 97 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
15,974
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