The George Washington University

Contact Information

Address: 2121 I Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20052

Phone: 202 994-1000

Website: http://www.gwu.edu/index.cfm

Degree Offered

  • Associate
  • Bachelor’s
  • Master’s
  • Doctoral
  • First Professional

Schools and Departments

  • School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • School of Business
  • Medical Center
  • Law School

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Students are from the following countries

  • 70.3% United States
  • 6.0% India
  • 1.6% Iran
  • 1.3% United Kingdom
  • 1.2% Pakistan
  • 1.1% Canada
  • 1.1% Bangladesh
  • 0.9% Germany
  • 0.9% Saudi Arabia
  • 0.9% Indonesia
  • 0.8% Sri Lanka
  • 0.6% Russia
  • 0.6% Australia
  • 0.6% China
  • 0.6% Mexico
  • 0.6% Peru
  • 10.9% OTHER

The George Washington University Tuition

The tuition and fees for The George Washington University is $41,655.

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Admissions Profiles

Selectivity
Selectivity:
more selective
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate:
37.4%
Early decision acceptance rate:
67%
Early action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
N/A
Fall 2008 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
Number of applicants:
19,430
Number of applicants accepted:
7,261
Freshman enrollment for Fall 2008:
2,461
Percent of incoming freshmen who applied by either early acceptance or early action:
N/A
Number of male applicants:
8,265
Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2008:
3,258
Male freshman enrollment:
1,048
Number of female applicants:
11,165
Number of female applicants accepted:
4,003
Female freshman enrollment:
1,413
Wait List
Does the school have a waiting list?
Yes
Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
2,427
Number of students on the wait list accepted:
653
Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
136
High School Rank
Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
51%
2008 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
67%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class (2008):
93%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class (2008):
100%
High School GPA
Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
N/A
Average high school GPA:
N/A
Fall 2008 Freshmen Average SAT Scores
Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
76%
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
590-680
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
600-690
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range
600-690
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
N/A
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
19%
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
53%
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
24%
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
3%
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
0%
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
0%
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
21%
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
57%
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
20%
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
2%
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
0%
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
0%
Fall 2008 Freshmen Average ACT Scores
Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores
26%
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
25-30
Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
N/A
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
N/A
Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
N/A
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
25%
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
66%
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
8%
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
0%
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
0%
Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
0%

TOEFL
TOEFL requirement? N/A
May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT? No
Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test): 550
Minimum TOEFL score required (computer test): 213
Average TOEFL score (paper test): N/A
Average TOEFL score (computer test): 248

More about George Washington University

Website: http://www.gwu.edu
Address: 2121 I Street- NW , Washington , District of Columbia – 20052
Phone: (202) 994-1000
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type
Four or more years Private not-for-profit
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s, Post-master’s certificate, Doctorate, First professional degree
Campus setting
Large City
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Not applicable
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Calendar system
Semester
Remedial services
No
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
Yes
On-campus daycare
No
Distance learning
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Weekend/evening college
No
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$65
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
19,606
8,333
11,273
Percent admitted
37%
38%
35%
Admitted applicants who enrolled
30%
29%
30%
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
600
690
SAT Math
600
690
SAT Writing
600
690
ACT Composite
26
30
ACT English
26
31
ACT Math
25
30
Secondary school GPA
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Admissions test scores
Required

COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$38,630
Out-of-state tuition
$38,630
Books and supplies
$1,000
On-campus room and board
$9,920
On-campus other expenses
$1,350
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
56%
–
Federal grant aid
10%
$5,495
State or local grant aid
2%
$709
Institutional grant aid
53%
–
Loan aid
37%
$7,736
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
25,116
45%
55%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
10,578
Estimated graduates enrolled
12,047
Undergraduates 24 years old
92%
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
8%
GRADUATION RATE
Total
81%
Men
79%
Women
82%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
76%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
80%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
81%

George Washington University Accreditation and Tuition Expenses