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Institute of World Politics

Washington, District of Columbia 20036

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Private urban college in Washington

Institute of World Politics is a private urban institution in Washington, District of Columbia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established
1990
Type
Private graduate school

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News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Institute of World Politics Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

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 Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

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

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% 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

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •From 1991 to 2005, it maintained an affiliation with Boston University.
  • •This affiliation ended in 2006, as IWP attained independent accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
  • •In 2008, IWP became one of 17 academic institutions qualified by the US Army to host Senior Service Fellows.

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)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles23 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington27 mi
MDT Harrisburg90 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
New York, NY203 mi · ~5h 52m drive
Hartford, CT303 mi · ~8h 45m drive
Providence, RI358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Albany, NY310 mi · ~8h 57m drive
Syracuse, NY290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
Rochester, NY295 mi · ~8h 31m drive
Buffalo, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Philadelphia, PA123 mi · ~3h 33m drive
Pittsburgh, PA190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Harrisburg, PA94 mi · ~2h 43m drive
Newark, NJ197 mi · ~5h 41m drive
Washington, DC0 mi · ~0 min drive
Baltimore, MD35 mi · ~1h 1m drive
Atlanta, GA542 mi · ~15h 39m drive
Charlotte, NC330 mi · ~9h 32m drive
Raleigh, NC234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
Miami, FL927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
Orlando, FL759 mi · ~21h 56m drive
Tampa, FL819 mi · ~23h 40m drive
Nashville, TN566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
New Orleans, LA965 mi · ~27h 53m drive
Richmond, VA97 mi · ~2h 48m drive
Chicago, IL593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Detroit, MI394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
Minneapolis, MN931 mi · ~26h 54m drive
St. Louis, MO709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Kansas City, MO941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
Indianapolis, IN491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
Columbus, OH326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Cleveland, OH304 mi · ~8h 47m drive
Milwaukee, WI634 mi · ~18h 19m drive
Dallas, TX1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive
Houston, TX1219 mi · ~35h 13m drive
Austin, TX1316 mi · ~38h 1m drive
San Antonio, TX1386 mi · ~40h 2m drive
Los Angeles, CA2294 mi · ~66h 16m drive
San Francisco, CA2435 mi · ~70h 21m drive
San Diego, CA2270 mi · ~65h 35m drive
Seattle, WA2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive
Portland, OR2347 mi · ~67h 48m drive
Denver, CO1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive
Phoenix, AZ1978 mi · ~57h 9m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1842 mi · ~53h 13m drive
Honolulu, HI4829 mi · ~139h 30m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Washington Dulles (IAD)23 miles
Rental car
35 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
46 min$28-46
Baltimore-Washington (BWI)27 miles
Rental car
41 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
54 min$32-54

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