Overview

The George Washington University is a University institution located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1918 F Street, N.W.
Washington, DC  20052
United States

Contact Phone: 202-994-1000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
East Asian Studies	×
European Studies/civilization	×
Latin American Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Russian Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Genetics, Other	×
Human/medical Genetics	×
Neuroscience	×
Pharmacology And Toxicology, Other	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Meeting And Event Planning	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Real Estate	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Photojournalism	×
Political Communication	×
Radio And Television	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Systems Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Arabic Language And Literature	×
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other	×
Athletic Training/trainer	×
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical Research Coordinator	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician		×
Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist	×
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician	×
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other		×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Histologic Technology/histotechnologist		×
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist		×
Physician Assistant	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Public Health, Other	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies		×
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies	×
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics	×
Experimental Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician		×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Archeology	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Physical And Biological Anthropology	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Dance, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design
Interior Design	×
Music, General	×
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

27,236

Applied

13,539

Accepted

11,502

Enrolled

Female Admissions

17,458

Females Applied

8,837

Females Accepted

51%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,778

Males Applied

4,702

Males Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 5th	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	660	740
SAT Math	-	650	750
ACT Composite	-	30	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

60,783

Private

Fees

90

Full-time student fees

20,000

Room & board

15,675

Room only

Financial Aid

52,219

Avg. Financial Aid Package

54,868

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

32,922

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,598

Avg. Loan Aid

23,136

Avg. Grant Aid

36,991

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

91%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

65%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,502

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

97%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.58%
Black or African American	8.17%
White or Caucasian	50.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	12.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	4.59%
Other	2.54%

Gender

Male (36.27%)

Female (63.73%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	57%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Welcome Week and Colonial Inauguration

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Program Board, Student Association, Residence Hall Association, College Democrats and College Republicans

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No

Faculty

2,517

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,120

Part-time - 1,397

Male - 1,269

Female - 1,233