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George Washington University

GWU

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate43.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1433

Reading & WritingMid: 700
680750
MathMid: 700
670750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3134

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

Programs (320)

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

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Varsity Sports — Revolutionaries George

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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