Washington, DC

George Washington University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
George Washington University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
George Washington University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

47% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 27,016 applied, 12,723 accepted, and 2,459 enrolled in GWU.
843 men and 1,616 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,430 SAT, 32 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,430 and ACT score is 32. The SAT score of 1430 is very high, 96 to 98 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total135014301500
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing680720750
Math670710750
ACT Score
Composite313234
Math273032
English323435
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $67,710 for undergraduate programs and $36,414 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.49% compared to last year at George Washington University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

7,435 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $35,798.
For freshmen, 2,311 students (79%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $35,367.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 25,374 students enrolled GWU in 2025.
By gender, 9,655 men and 15,719 women students are enrolled.
There are 11,677 undergraduate and 13,697 graduate students.
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429 Major Programs

  • 54 programs through online
  • 212 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of GWU is 84%.
The retention rate is 92% for full-time and 92% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
92%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,617 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for GWU and the average faculty salary is $151,751. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 6,423 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $99,517.
Number of Faculties
2,617
Average Faculty Salary
$151,751
Number of Staffs
6,423
Average Staff Salary
$99,517

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

George Washington University is a member of Atlantic 10 Conference.
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