George Washington University 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.
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Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at George Washington University.
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at George Washington University.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution 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
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship 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
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
Master's Public Health, Class of 2015Career Center, NACE Simplicity, workshops, individual counseling, on-line tutorials.
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Alumni
Electrical Engineering, Class of 1990I do not know. It's been a long time since I attended. When I went, it was very theory-based, which I liked, but I think it was missing out on giving students opportunities and ideas to work with mentors and on real-world projects.
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Alumni
Journalism, Class of 2008Good professors - encourages students to get internships. Urban environment gets student in real world.
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Alumni
BS-exercise science, Class of 1997some mentoring, good alumnae events
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Alumni
International Affairs, Class of 2012Job fairs, alumni network, career center
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Alumni
Theatre, Class of 1999Its location helps students network, and the staff work in the local industry, and at the time were well respected artists in the community.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
Classical archaeology, Class of 1984Long time ago, don't remember
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Alumni
Master's Public Health, Class of 2015Very high level of cultural - diverse international student body
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Alumni
Electrical Engineering, Class of 1990Mixed culture. Diverse student population, except for financially. Most students were from wealthy families due to tuition costs.
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Alumni
Theatre, Class of 1999Sex drugs and alternative lifestyles/rock and roll
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
Classical archaeology, Class of 1984I'm sure they are very different now than in 1984, have no idea
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Alumni
Master's Public Health, Class of 2015Yes - all of the above
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Alumni
Electrical Engineering, Class of 1990All were above average. Dorms had more amenities than most schools. Food was good.
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Alumni
Journalism, Class of 2008Dorms, classrooms, library, food court, gym
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Alumni
BS-exercise science, Class of 199720 years ago. adequate computers, nice dorms
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Alumni
International Affairs, Class of 2012Expensive but state of the art.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
Master's Public Health, Class of 2015Not certain. Not on campus
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Alumni
Electrical Engineering, Class of 1990It was not a very spirited school. Many kids did not participate in activities. Sports were too much of an afterthought.
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Alumni
Theatre, Class of 1999unique - in the heart of Washington, DC with all of the opportunities that affords. Popular - sex and complaining Groups - the school was very clickish
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