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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
George Washington University is a private institution in Washington with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1433, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,873 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $37,454.
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George Washington University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1433
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
83
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (320)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
- •92% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Revolutionaries George
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding In July 1799, in his last will and testament, President George Washington left shares to endow a university in the nation's new capital.
- •The first president of the United States, George Washington, long favored the establishment of a university in a central part of the United States.
- •On December 14, 1799, George Washington died at his home in Mount Vernon.
- •In 1821, the Baptist missionary and leading minister Luther Rice secured funds from James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, John C.
- •On February 9, 1821, President Monroe approved the congressional charter, creating the non-denominational Columbian College.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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