George Washington University
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$64,798
Surrounding Environment
City: Large
Description:
The George Washington University, founded in 1821, is a private institution. Its 36-acre main campus is located in the federal section of Washington, D.C., several blocks from the White House.
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
General Info:
202.994.1000
Website:
https://www.gwu.edu/
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George Washington University
Admissions
Fall 2023
Application Fee: $80
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-prepatory program
- Recommendations
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Number of Applicants Applicants Admitted Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time Part Time
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 770 enrolled students, or 30%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 680 750 Math 670 750 Writing 680 750
ACT The ACT was taken by 310 enrolled students, or 12%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 32 35 Math 31 34
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George Washington University
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2023-2024
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State Out-Of-State Books & Supplies On-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses
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George Washington University
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
| Majors | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| Accounting. | MD/DO |
| Acting. | Master's Degree |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. | MD/DO |
| Advertising. | Postbaccalaureate |
| African Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| American Government and Politics (United States). | Master's Degree |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
| Anthropology, General. | MD/DO |
| Applied Mathematics, General. | Master's Degree |
| Arabic Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Archeology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | Master's Degree |
| Art Therapy/Therapist. | Master's Degree |
| Art/Art Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Artificial Intelligence. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | Master's Degree |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | Master's Degree |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. | Master's Degree |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health. | MD/DO |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Bioinformatics. | Master's Degree |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | Master's Degree |
| Biophysics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Biostatistics. | MD/DO |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist. | Master's Degree |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | MD/DO |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Chemistry, General. | MD/DO |
| Chinese Language and Literature. | Master's Degree |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | Master's Degree |
| Civil Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | MD/DO |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Clinical Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Clinical Research Coordinator. | Master's Degree |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. | Postsecondary 2-4 |
| Cloud Computing. | Master's Degree |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. | MD/DO |
| Communication, General. | Master's Degree |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine. | Master's Degree |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | Master's Degree |
| Computer Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
| Computer Science. | MD/DO |
| Computer Teacher Education. | Master's Degree |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | MD/DO |
| Creative Writing. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science. | Master's Degree |
| Criminology. | Master's Degree |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection. | Master's Degree |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | MD/DO |
| Dance, General. | Master's Degree |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. | Master's Degree |
| Design and Visual Communications, General. | Master's Degree |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Documentary Production. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | MD/DO |
| Economics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Education, General. | MD/DO |
| Education, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. | Master's Degree |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs. | Master's Degree |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement. | Master's Degree |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | Master's Degree |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). | Master's Degree |
| Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law. | Master's Degree |
| Engineering Science. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | MD/DO |
| English Language and Literature, General. | MD/DO |
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth). | Bachelor's Degree |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Environmental Health. | MD/DO |
| Environmental Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Environmental Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Epidemiology. | MD/DO |
| Evolutionary Biology. | MD/DO |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | Master's Degree |
| Experimental Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. | MD/DO |
| Finance, General. | Master's Degree |
| Financial Mathematics. | Master's Degree |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | Master's Degree |
| Forensic Psychology. | Master's Degree |
| Forensic Science and Technology. | Master's Degree |
| French Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| General Studies. | Associate's Degree |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics. | MD/DO |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Geography. | Master's Degree |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing. | MD/DO |
| German Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Graphic Design. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. | MD/DO |
| Health Communication. | Master's Degree |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Health Services Administration. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Hematology Technology/Technician. | Master's Degree |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | MD/DO |
| History, General. | MD/DO |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Human Resources Development. | MD/DO |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | MD/DO |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Industrial Engineering. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Infectious Disease and Global Health. | Master's Degree |
| Information Resources Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Information Technology. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Interior Design. | Master's Degree |
| International and Comparative Education. | Master's Degree |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | Master's Degree |
| International Economics. | Master's Degree |
| International Law and Legal Studies. | MD/DO |
| International Public Health/International Health. | MD/DO |
| International Relations and Affairs. | Master's Degree |
| Investments and Securities. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Islamic Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Japanese Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Korean Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Law. | MD/DO |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal. | Master's Degree |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
| Management Information Systems, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Management Science. | Master's Degree |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Marketing, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | Master's Degree |
| Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
| Mechanical Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. | Master's Degree |
| Medical Science/Scientist. | MD/DO |
| Medicine. | MD/DO |
| Meeting and Event Planning. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. | Master's Degree |
| Microbiology and Immunology. | MD/DO |
| Microbiology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Molecular Biology. | Master's Degree |
| Molecular Medicine. | MD/DO |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Museology/Museum Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Music, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Neuroscience. | MD/DO |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery. | Master's Degree |
| Nursing Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Nursing Education. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Nursing Practice. | MD/DO |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing. | MD/DO |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist. | MD/DO |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology. | MD/DO |
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Organizational Leadership. | Master's Degree |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Philosophy. | Master's Degree |
| Photography. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Photojournalism. | Master's Degree |
| Physical and Biological Anthropology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist. | MD/DO |
| Physician Assistant. | Master's Degree |
| Physics, General. | MD/DO |
| Political Communication. | Master's Degree |
| Political Science and Government, General. | MD/DO |
| Polymer Chemistry. | Master's Degree |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Project Management. | Master's Degree |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Public Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Public Finance. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Public Health Education and Promotion. | Master's Degree |
| Public Health, General. | Master's Degree |
| Public Health, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | MD/DO |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Public Relations/Image Management. | Master's Degree |
| Publishing. | Master's Degree |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management. | Master's Degree |
| Real Estate. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | MD/DO |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. | MD/DO |
| Russian Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | Master's Degree |
| Securities Services Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Social Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Sociology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | MD/DO |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Statistics, General. | MD/DO |
| Systems Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Telecommunications Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management. | Master's Degree |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. | Master's Degree |
| Women's Studies. | Master's Degree |
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George Washington University
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Year: 2022-2023
| Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grants | 464 | 16% | $ 7,166 |
| State/Local Grants | 21 | 1% | $ 2,536 |
| Institutional Grants | 2,258 | 77% | $ 33,965 |
| Loans To Students | 1,124 | 38% | $ 10,130 |
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George Washington University
Enrollment
Fall 2022
| Undergraduate: | 11,482 |
| Graduate: | 14,457 |
| School Total: | 25,939 |
| By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 4,176 / 36% | 5,598 / 39% |
| Women | 7,306 / 64% | 8,859 / 61% |
| By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1,032 / 9% | 2,310 / 16% |
| African-American | 937 / 8% | 1,671 / 12% |
| Native American | 8 / 0% | 31 / 0% |
| Asian | 1,531 / 13% | 1,664 / 12% |
| Hispanic | 1,488 / 13% | 1,152 / 8% |
| Caucasian | 5,574 / 49% | 6,314 / 44% |
| Other | 321 / 3% | 857 / 6% |
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George Washington University
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Navy
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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George Washington University
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Not applicable Basketball: Atlantic 10 Conference Baseball: Atlantic 10 Conference Cross Country/Track: Atlantic 10 Conference
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