The George Washington University

Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 2121 I 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
American Studies
Asian Studies
Asian Studies (East)
European Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Genetics Related
Pharmacology And Toxicology Related
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Human Resources Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media
Radio And Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Russian
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology And Speech-language Pathology
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography And Ultrasound Technology
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic)
Nuclear Medical Technology
Physician Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Premedical Studies
Radiologic Technology/science
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services
Public Policy Analysis
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Archeology
Economics
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

26,987

Applied

11,059

Accepted

11,999

Enrolled

Female Admissions

16,566

Females Applied

7,045

Females Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,421

Males Applied

4,014

Males Accepted

39%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 1st	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	April 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	677	640	720
SAT Math	678	640	720
ACT Composite	30	29	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

53,435

Fees

83

Full-time student fees

13,000

Room & board

8,900

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

45,233

Avg. Financial Aid Package

46,348

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,072

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,688

Avg. Loan Aid

19,846

Avg. Grant Aid

30,279

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

49%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,999

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

97%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.75%
Black or African American	6.73%
White or Caucasian	51.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	10.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	3.78%
Other	6.49%

Gender

Male (40.38%)

Female (59.62%)

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	61%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

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	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Volleyball		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	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No