George Washington University

GWU Overview

George Washington University (GWU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The GWU's tuition & fees is $67,710 for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $37,813.

The school has a total enrollment of 25,374 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

GWU's acceptance rate is 47.09% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.33%. The median SAT score is 1430 and the ACT score is 32.

GWU ranked 40^th in National Universities and 2^nd in District of Columbia Colleges rankings. George Washington University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of George Washington University is $67,710. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $36,414.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $70,753 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $37,719.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$67,710
Graduate	$36,414

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$70,753
Graduate	$37,719

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	47.09% Acceptance Rate / 19.33% Yield
Test Scores »	1,430 SAT / 32 ACT
Graduation Rate »	84%
Retention Rate	92%(full-time), 73% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »	25,374 (11,677 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$37,813

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

George Washington University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at GWU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	NAVY
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Phone	202-994-1000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	R1 Universities
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

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George Washington University

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