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George Washington University

George Washington University is a Private, 4 Years+ school located in Washington, DC. The 2019 average net price at George Washington University is $39,600. Acceptance rate is 41.87%. The school has a total enrollment of 28,172.


Quick Facts

Updated U.S. Gov IPEDS 2019-20
Logo of George Washington University
Major Airport
Major City
Top Ranked
Location: Washington, DC
Student Body: 28,172
Education Type: 4 Years+
Funding: Private
Campus Type: Urban
Web Site: www.gwu.edu
Acceptance Rate: 41.87%

Admission Details

Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
  • Acceptance Rate: 41.87%
  • Application Deadline: January 1, 2021
  • International Students: 11%
  • Application Fee: $80
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
Tuition: $52,889
Grad Tuition: $30,780
Room and Board: $13,850
Books and Supplies: $1,325
Other Fees: $80
Average Net Price: $39,600
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
  • Most Recent Incoming Class: 2,845
  • Men / Women Ratio: 1,031 / 1,814
  • Median SAT Verbal Range: 640 - 720
  • Median SAT Math Range: 640 - 740
  • Median ACT Range: 29 - 32
International Student DataInformation for International Students
  • Minimum TOEFL Score: n/a
  • Minimum IETLS Score: 6.5
  • % of International Students: 11%
  • International Testing: Required
  • Total International Students: 308
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
  • High School Transcript: Recommended
  • Recommendations: Required
  • Admissions Tests Scores: Considered
  • Portfolio: Not Considered

Top 5 Popular Programs

  • Health Professions: 26%
  • Social Sciences: 20%
  • Business, Management, Marketing: 14%
  • Computer Science: 6%
  • Engineering: 5%

Academic Programs

George Washington University offers 565 Total Programs in Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Health Professions. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Associate's Degree ProgramsGeorge Washington University offers 8 Associate's Degree Programs
Health Professions
  • Clinical, Medical Laboratory Technician Degree
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  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree
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  • Histologic Technology, Histotechnologist Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences
Protective Services
Visual and Performing Arts
Bachelor's Degree ProgramsGeorge Washington University offers 98 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Engineering
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other Degree
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    Program Details
  • Athletic Training, Trainer Degree
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    Program Details
  • Audiology, Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology, Pathologist Degree
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    Program Details
  • Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Technologist Degree
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    Program Details
  • Clinical Research Coordinator Degree
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    Program Details
  • Cytotechnology, Cytotechnologist Degree
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    Program Details
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Degree
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  • Health, Health Care Administration, Management Degree
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  • Public Health, Other Degree
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    Program Details
  • Registered Nursing, Registered Nurse Degree
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    Program Details
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Master's Degree ProgramsGeorge Washington University offers 164 Master's Degree Programs
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
  • Computer Science Degree
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    Program Details
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degree
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    Program Details
  • Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
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    Program Details
  • Data Modeling, Warehousing and Database Administration Degree
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    Program Details
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology, Technician Degree
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  • Information Science, Studies Degree
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    Program Details
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Doctorate Degree ProgramsGeorge Washington University offers 64 Doctorate Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
  • Accounting Degree
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  • Business Administration and Management, General Degree
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  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Degree
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  • Human Resources Development Degree
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    Program Details
  • Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration, General Degree
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    Program Details
Computer Science
Education
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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    Program Details
  • Curriculum and Instruction Degree
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    Program Details
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
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    Program Details
  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
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    Program Details
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
  • American, United States Studies, Civilization Degree
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    Program Details
Health Professions
History
Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Certificate ProgramsGeorge Washington University offers 116 Certificate Programs
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
  • Computer Science Degree
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  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree
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  • Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
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  • Data Modeling, Warehousing and Database Administration Degree
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    Program Details
Education
  • Adult and Continuing Education Administration Degree
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    Program Details
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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  • Curriculum and Instruction Degree
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  • Education, Teaching of Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injuries Degree
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  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
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  • Educational, Instructional Technology Degree
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  • Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
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  • International and Comparative Education Degree
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  • Reading Teacher Education Degree
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  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
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  • Special Education and Teaching, Other Degree
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  • Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
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Engineering
Engineering Technology
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Health Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
  • Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree
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    Program Details
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
  • Cyber, Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism Degree
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    Program Details
  • Forensic Science and Technology Degree
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    Program Details
  • Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis Degree
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  • Securities Services Administration, Management Degree
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Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts

Demographics & Outcomes

Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
  • Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 81%
  • Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 84%
  • 1st Year Retention: 91%
  • Post Graduation Salary: $74,900
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
  • Total Students: 28,172
  • White, non-Hispanic Students: 48%
  • Non-resident, alien: 15%
  • Black Students: 10%
  • Asian Students: 10%
  • Hispanic Students: 8%
  • Unknown: 6%
  • Two or more races: 3%
  • American Indian, Alaska Native Students: <1%
  • Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%

Transfer Agreements

To Program3 Agreements with 3 Colleges
Computer Science
Germanna Community College
Health Professions
Northern Virginia Community College
Social Sciences
Mountain Empire Community College
To College3 Programs
Germanna Community College
Computer Science
Mountain Empire Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
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