George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private federally-chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Originally named Columbian College, it was chartered in 1821 by the United States Congress and is the first university founded under Washington, D.C.'s jurisdiction. It is one of only six federally chartered universities in the United States.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Average net price: $36,586
- Undergraduate enrollment: 12,334
- Graduation rate (150%): 84%
- Graduation rate (200%): 84%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 85%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $90,873
- Median earnings (8 years): $78,974
- Median earnings (6 years): $71,607
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Washington, DC
Majors and programs
The most common programs at GW include International Relations and Affairs, Political Science, Nursing.
- International Relations and Affairs (398 bachelor's) · median earnings $76,751 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,958
- Political Science (231 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,692 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,723
- Nursing (203 bachelor's) · median earnings $96,741 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,716
- Business Administration and Management (147 bachelor's) · median earnings $126,638 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,148
- Public Health, Other (106 bachelor's) · median earnings $87,217 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Psychology (98 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,187 4 years after graduation
- Biology (68 bachelor's) · median earnings $70,444 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,871
- Computer Science (57 bachelor's) · median earnings $150,716 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Criminal Justice (52 bachelor's) · median earnings $80,070 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Finance (48 bachelor's) · median earnings $126,638 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,148
Degree mix: Business 23%, Engineering 8%, Computer Science 15%, Health 39%, Biological Sciences 7%, Psychology 5%, Communication 5%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
GW students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $21,396 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $21,396
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $18,171
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $21,863
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $33,540
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $53,974
- In-state tuition and fees: $67,710
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $67,710
- Books and supplies: $1,450
- On-campus room and board: $16,920
- Off-campus room and board: $16,920
- Off-campus with family: $1,700
- Typical cost of attendance: $86,080
- Sticker vs net gap: 57%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 16%
- Federal loan recipients: 32%
- Average institutional grant: $35,915
- Average federal loan: $6,438
- Median debt at graduation: $20,449
Admissions
GW admits 47% of applicants. Of students admitted, 19% enrolled.
- Applications: 27,016
- Admitted: 12,723
- Enrolled: 2,459
- Yield (first-choice signal): 19%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 12,334
- Women: 62%
- Commuter share (estimated): 40%
- Part-time undergraduates: 4%
- Age 25 and older: 7%
- Graduate students: 8,005
- Graduation rate: 84%
- Come back after freshman year: 92%
- First-generation: 16%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 51%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $203,934
- Associate professor salary: $133,981
- Assistant professor salary: $112,706
- On-campus housing capacity: 7,363
- Average SAT: 1,430
- Average ACT: 32
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the GW acceptance rate? GW admits 47% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does GW cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $21,396 a year after aid. Average net price is $36,586.
What majors does GW offer? Popular programs include International Relations and Affairs, Political Science, Nursing, Business Administration and Management, Public Health, Other.
What is the average salary after GW? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $90,873 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the GW graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 85% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 84%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. George Washington University official site: https://gwu.edu.