Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 1918 F Street, NW
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
Bioinformatics
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
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration
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
English Literature (british And Commonwealth)
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
Korean 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
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
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
Astronomy And Astrophysics, Other
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
Critical Infrastructure Protection
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
Design And Visual Communications, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music, General
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

27,094

Applied

11,798

Accepted

11,387

Enrolled

Female Admissions

17,419

Females Applied

7,463

Females Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,675

Males Applied

4,335

Males Accepted

45%

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	April 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		680	748
SAT Math		670	750
ACT Composite		31	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

67,420

Private

Fees

290

Full-time student fees

20,500

Room & board

14,620

Room only

Financial Aid

59,289

Avg. Financial Aid Package

58,007

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

33,776

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,361

Avg. Loan Aid

24,483

Avg. Grant Aid

38,799

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

68%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,387

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

98%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.09%
Black or African American	7.65%
White or Caucasian	49.29%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	14.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	5.48%
Other	1.73%

Gender

Male (36.36%)

Female (63.64%)

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	62%

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	No	No	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

2,570

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,134

Part-time - 1,436

Male - 1,324

Female - 1,246