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George Washington University
Washington, DCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 47% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
George Washington University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Washington, DC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 47%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
11.2K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
47% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading680 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math670 - 750
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 34
1typical 50% range36
47%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences33% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,549
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $177,867
Earnings 5yr: $204,153
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $168,934
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,767
Earnings 5yr: $146,616
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,716
Earnings 5yr: $124,419
Debt: $19,500
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,469
Earnings 5yr: $129,307
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,816
Earnings 5yr: $154,789
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $146,501
Earnings 5yr: $119,328
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,848
Earnings 5yr: $142,941
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,567
Earnings 5yr: $133,602
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $139,079
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,801
Earnings 5yr: $130,229
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,847
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,232
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,159
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $129,072
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $126,738
Earnings 5yr: $147,016
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,638
Earnings 5yr: $131,971
Debt: $19,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,566
Earnings 5yr: $116,371
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,847
Earnings 5yr: $106,178
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$36,586
In-State Tuition$67,710
Out-of-State Tuition$67,710
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$71,607
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$90,873
Completion Signals
84%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men64%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$105,592
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