George Washington University
2121 I Street, NWWashington, DC 20052
(202) 994-1000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 29490
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.gwu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $46,725.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $61,175.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $61,175.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 610 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
| ACT English | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 9 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 68% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 14% |
| Average Federal Grant | $6,678.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 3% |
| Average state aid | $1,040.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 65% |
| Average institutional aid | $25,495.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 41% |
| Average student loan | $7,428.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Acting
- Adult and Continuing Education Administration
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies
- African Studies
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- American History (United States)
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Archeology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/art Studies
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biophysics
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language and Literature
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Communication
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Dance
- Dental Clinical Sciences
- Development Economics and International Development
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Documentary Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
- Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- European Studies/Civilization
- Evolutionary Biology
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Finance
- Financial Mathematics
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Genome Sciences/Genomics
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Communication
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Health Services Administration
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Psychology
- Hematology Technology/Technician
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- History
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Human Services
- Human/Medical Genetics
- Illustration
- Immunology
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- International and Comparative Education
- International and Intercultural Communication
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Economics
- International law and Legal Studies
- International Policy Analysis
- International Public Health/International Health
- International Relations and Affairs
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Legal Support Services
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Meeting and Event Planning
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Microbiology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Medicine
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music
- National Security Policy Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Non-profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
- Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physical and Biological Anthropology
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics
- Political Communication
- Political Science and Government
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Public Health
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Publishing
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Science, Technology and Society
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Securities Services Administration/Management
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Statistics
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Engineering
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
- Women's Studies
- Acting
George Washington University Scholarships
Presidential Arts Award
Scholarship for incoming freshmen at George Washington University. Applicants must show promise in the fine arts and in music, theatre or dance. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
GW Family Tuition Grant
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending George Washington University. Applicants must have one or more siblings enrolled at George Washington University. Parent's federal tax return must be included with application packet. Number of awards may vary. Award amount is half tuition. Renewable. more...
Pembroke-GW Program
Scholarship for juniors attending George Washington University pursuing an opportunity to study at Pembroke College in Oxford. Due date and award amount may vary. more...
Elliott Engineering Honor Scholarships
Scholarship for sophomores, juniors or seniors transferring to George Washington University pursuing a major in Engineering. Applicants must have a minimum of 30 transferable credit hours with a minimum of 3 credits in chemistry or physics and 6 credits in calculus or higher math. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Presidential Academic Scholarships (transfers)
Scholarship for sophomores, juniors or seniors who are Phi Theta Kappa or Alpha Beta Gamma members transferring to George Washington University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.7 GPA and have a minimum of 56 transferable hours. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...