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George Washington University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
49%
SAT Range
1330-1490
ACT Range
31-34
Student/Faculty Ratio
22:1
Total Enrollments
25,939
Total Cost
$80,945
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$42,723
Main Address
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
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Rankings
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Admissions & Acceptance
A
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

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Summary
What makes George Washington University unique?

George Washington University was founded in 1821 by the United States Congress and the help of President George Washington. The school has a total undergraduate enrollment of about 25,000 students and is located in a dense urban setting in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. just east of the Potomac River. The George Washington University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. 

A majority of the university’s academic buildings are in Foggy Bottom, with residential halls situated close to the campus quad known locally as the University Yard. The school has five program-specific libraries, auditoriums, and administrative offices all built in the Brutalist style, and students enjoy a range of academic offerings from colleges like the Elliott School of International Affairs and the School of Public Health. 

GWU has an extensive graduate network that includes multiple heads-of-state, Nobel Laureates, and even two Academy Award winners. Beyond academics, students at GWU can spend their weekends enjoying iconic museums like the National Gallery and the Smithsonian, and explore D.C. landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, The White House, and Capitol Hill. Notable alumni include Senator Elizabeth Warren, the late Jackie Kennedy-Onassis, and actress Kerry Washington.

Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(202) 994-1000
Website
www.gwu.edu
Location
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Setting
Large City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 25,939
Women 62%
Men 38%
Total Enrollments (2022) 25,939
White 46%
International (Non-Citizen) 13%
Asian 12%
Hispanic or Latino 10%
Black or African American 10%
Unknown 5%
Multiracial 4%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$62,110
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$62,110
Books
$1,400
On Campus Room & Board
$15,720

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 10,912
Master's 46%
Bachelor's 38%
Doctoral 11%
Certificate 6%
Associate's 0%
Total Awards (2022) 10,912
Human and Social Sciences 29%
Healthcare 22%
Business 13%
Legal and Law 8%
Computer Technology 7%
Education and Liberal Arts 6%
Mathematics and Science 6%
Engineering 5%
Communication and Media 2%
Art and Design 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
  • (CPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE programs
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
  • Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
  • Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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