George Washington University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
Overall Grade
Find College Degrees rating
About George Washington University
George Washington University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Washington, DC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 11,182 students. The acceptance rate is 47%. 84% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $90,873.
47%
Acceptance
$36,586
Net price
11,182
Enrollment
84%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
47%
Acceptance rate
1,433
SAT average
32
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$36,586
Average net price
$67,710
In-state tuition
$67,710
Out-of-state tuition
$16,920
Room & board
$1,450
Books & supplies
$83,856
Total cost of attendance
16%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
$20,449
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$90,873
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$71,607
Median earnings (6 yrs)
84%
Graduation rate
92%
Retention rate
90%
Earn more than a HS grad
$24,525
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
11,182
Total enrollment
4%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
16%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Student Reviews
No reviews yet
Attended George Washington University? Be the first to share your experience.
Similar Colleges
Howard University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit
- $50,539
- Net price
- 41%
- Admit rate
- 10,108
- Enrolled
Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit
- $40,815
- Net price
- 13%
- Admit rate
- 7,569
- Enrolled
American University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit
- $41,943
- Net price
- 62%
- Admit rate
- 7,266
- Enrolled
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit
- $29,561
- Net price
- 83%
- Admit rate
- 3,154
- Enrolled