Overview

Department of Geography / Department of Geography is located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Graduate Certificate)
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	11
Other Advanced Degrees	16

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

34

Applied

29

Accepted

9

Enrolled

Applying

80

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	April 1st	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	October 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Two recommendations, statement of purpose, writing sample, interview, a bachelor's degree with a major in geography or in a related field in the social or natural sciences
Additional Entrance Requirements	One recommendation

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1

Student Body

21

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.05%
Black or African American	9.52%
White or Caucasian	52%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	9.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	4.76%
Unknown	4.76%

Gender

Male (38%)

Female (61%)

Location & Contact

Address 2036 H St. NW
Samson Hall, Second Floor
Washington, DC  20052
United States

Contact Office of Graduate Studies
Email: ccasgradserv@gwu.edu
Phone: 202-994-6210

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