George Washington University (GWU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	6,693
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	50%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	84%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, GWU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

George Washington University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, GWU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

GWU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 53% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

49.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,870

Cost of attendance at George Washington University in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$6,152
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,870

Cost of attendance at George Washington University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$13,004
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at George Washington University received on average $31,678 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,678

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	322	17%	$5,041	$1,623,326
Other Federal Grant	340	17%	$6,887	$2,341,441
State Grant/Scholarships	32	2%	$2,157	$69,012
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,444	74%	$30,074	$43,427,383
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,447	74%	$31,678	$45,837,836

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of George Washington University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of George Washington University students is 83.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.8%.

83.7%

asian 87.6% 241 students
African American 72.4% 89 students
white 84.4% 1,209 students
unknown 85.8% 139 students
hawaiian 80.0% 4 students
hispanic 81.4% 192 students
International Students 78.7% 200 students
Mixed Race 92.0% 80 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

George Washington University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

George Washington University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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