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The George Washington University
Washington, DC
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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
Washington, DC 20052
United States
Contact
Phone: 202-994-1000
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African Studies |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Asian Studies/civilization |
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| East Asian Studies |
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| European Studies/civilization |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Biophysics |
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| Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology |
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| Genetics, Other |
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| Human/medical Genetics |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Pharmacology And Toxicology, Other |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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| Business/commerce, General |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Finance, General |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Meeting And Event Planning |
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| Organizational Behavior Studies |
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| Real Estate |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication, General |
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| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies |
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| Photojournalism |
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| Political Communication |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering, General |
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| Computer Engineering, General |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering, General |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Systems Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Arabic Language And Literature |
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| Chinese Language And Literature |
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| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| Japanese Language And Literature |
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| Russian Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other |
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| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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| Clinical Research Coordinator |
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| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician |
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| Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist |
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Histologic Technology/histotechnologist |
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| Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist |
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| Physician Assistant |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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| Public Health, Other |
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| Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Statistics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Jewish/judaic Studies |
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| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics |
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| Experimental Psychology |
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| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services, General |
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| Public Policy Analysis, General |
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| Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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| Crisis/emergency/disaster Management |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Archeology |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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| Economics, General |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Physical And Biological Anthropology |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Dance, General |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music, General |
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| Photography |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
26,978
Applied
11,019
Accepted
12,484
Enrolled
Female Admissions
16,933
Females Applied
6,871
Females Accepted
41%
Male Admissions
10,045
Males Applied
4,148
Males Accepted
41%
Applying
80
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 5th | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | January 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 15th | June 1st | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 675 | 630 | 720 | |
| SAT Math | 700 | 650 | 750 | |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 29 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
56,845
Private
Fees
90
Full-time student fees
14,300
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
47,368
Avg. Financial Aid Package
49,366
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
15,487
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
7,098
Avg. Loan Aid
20,455
Avg. Grant Aid
32,089
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
84%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
39%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
12,484
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
96%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.97% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.01% |
| White or Caucasian | 49.8% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.05% |
| Asian | 10.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.06% |
| Other | 4.43% |
Gender
Male (38.06%)
Female (61.94%)
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 | 58% |
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
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
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 | |
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| 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 |
Faculty
2,658
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,160
Part-time - 1,498
Male - 1,418
Female - 1,240
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