George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1821Large citySEVP certified
About
The George Washington University (GW or GWU) is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Chartered in 1821 by the United States Congress as the Columbian College, it is the first university founded under Washington, D.C.'s jurisdiction and one of six federally chartered universities in the United States. GW is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". It is a member of the Association of American Universities. The university offers degree programs in seventy-one disciplines, enrolling around 11,500 undergraduate and 15,000 graduate students. The school's athletic teams, the George Washington Revolutionaries, play in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$70,170
- Estimated total for international students
- US$87,253
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,182
- Graduate students
- 13,697
- International undergraduates
- 7%
- Students per teacher
- 13 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 47%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 680–750 · Maths 670–750
- ACT
- 31–34
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$96,691
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (309)
Bachelor's degrees83 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArcheologyArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiteratureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologyStatisticsSystems Engineering
Master's degrees89 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionDanceData ProcessingData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeography and CartographyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational and Comparative EducationJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLegal Support ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMuseology/Museum StudiesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationPublishingRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologySecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, OtherSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees46 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeneticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMolecular MedicineNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems Engineering
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)10 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering-Related FieldsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesLawMedicineRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees4 subjects
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherDrama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsHealth/Medical Preparatory Programs
Graduate certificates72 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering ScienceEngineering-Related FieldsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational and Comparative EducationLegal Support ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMuseology/Museum StudiesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationPublishingRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.