George Washington University (GW)

(Washington, DC)

The George Washington University, founded in 1821, is a private institution. Its 36-acre main campus is located in the federal section of Washington, D.C., several blocks from the White House.

Admissions

37.4%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.5

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1790–2060 SAT Total
590–680 SAT Reading
600–690 SAT Math
600–700 SAT Writing

26–30 ACT Composite
26–32 ACT English
25–30 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$54,125
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $41,655
Out-of-State Tuition: $41,655
Room and Board: $11,470
Books & Supplies: $1,000

Will I Like It

11,812
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
55% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Fitness, Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Acting, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Criminology, Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Community Organization & Service, Law Enforcement, Public Administration

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art, Ceramics, Interior Design, Painting, Sculpture

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, American Red Cross, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Block & Bridle Club, Dancing, Boy Scouts, Debate, Boys & Girls Club, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Debate Team, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Photography Club, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association

Mailing Address

2121 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

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