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George Washington University

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Washington, District of Columbia 20052

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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.

Established
1821
Motto
Latin: Deus Nobis Fiducia
Mascot
George
Type
Private federally chartered research university
Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference and most of its teams play at the NCAA Division I level
Division
Division I

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44%Acceptance
1433SAT Avg
10,848Students
12:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$90,873Earnings 10yr
$37,454Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

George Washington University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate43.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1433

Reading & WritingMid: 700
680750
MathMid: 700
670750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3134

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

43.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1433

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,990
Room & Board$16,300
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$80,727
Average Net Price$37,454
Median Debt at Graduation$20,449
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,396
$30–48K$18,171
$48–75K$21,863
$75–110K$33,540
$110K+$53,974

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$37,454

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

Programs (320)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,848
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 8%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 15%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.2%
Freshman Retention91.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$71,607
8 Years$78,974
10 Years$90,873

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$75,300
Men
$91,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#59
Forbes
#67
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#28

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Revolutionaries George

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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