GWU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at George Washington University was $31,240. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at GWU

GWU net price calculator

$31,240

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in District of Columbia and nationwide.

District of Columbia's average	$12,354
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of GWU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$31,240	$9,068 (22%)	$13,139	$12,510	$18,853	$23,472	$40,379
2021	$40,308	$1,479 (4%)	$17,673	$14,889	$21,174	$29,225	$47,056
2020	$38,829	$771 (2%)	$17,614	$17,924	$22,287	$29,282	$46,572
2019	$39,600	$1,962 (5%)	$16,156	$18,513	$21,676	$28,968	$44,887
2018	$37,638	$1,924 (5%)	$14,934	$14,926	$21,451	$31,039	$43,819
2017	$39,562	$2,158 (6%)	$23,038	$20,666	$26,883	$31,680	$44,178
2016	$37,404	$4,578 (14%)	$21,063	$21,493	$27,163	$32,460	$42,505
2015	$32,826	$808 (3%)	$19,494	$17,675	$23,330	$29,667	$41,181
2014	$32,018	--	$19,079	$18,255	$23,292	$29,732	$40,468

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of George Washington University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$78,335	$2,059 (3%)	$59,870	$17,065	$1,400
2021	$76,276	$2,116 (3%)	$58,640	$16,236	$1,400
2020	$74,160	$2,230 (3%)	$56,935	$15,825	$1,400
2019	$71,930	$2,562 (4%)	$55,230	$15,375	$1,325
2018	$69,368	$1,743 (3%)	$53,518	$14,525	$1,325
2017	$67,625	$1,965 (3%)	$51,950	$14,400	$1,275
2016	$65,660	$2,050 (3%)	$50,435	$13,950	$1,275
2015	$63,610	$2,164 (4%)	$48,760	$13,575	$1,275
2014	$61,446	$2,061 (3%)	$47,343	$12,828	$1,275
2013	$59,385	--	$45,780	$12,330	$1,275

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does GWU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 6,693 dormitories available to its students at $15,260 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at GWU is $1,696 per month.
Does GWU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at GWU for one academic year is $3,240, which works out to $360 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: GWU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, GWU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,625

If living off-campus, with family: $1,625

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,625
How much is GWU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $80 and $80 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: GWU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

George Washington University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,995	$1,825
For out-of-state students	$1,995	$1,825

Housing and Meal

George Washington University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at George Washington University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,240	$15,260	N/A	6,693
2021	$3,140	$15,360	N/A	7,181
2020	$3,050	$14,950	N/A	8,013
2019	$2,800	$14,345	N/A	8,013
2018	$4,100	$13,045	N/A	8,016
2017	$3,900	$11,305	N/A	7,244
2016	$3,700	$11,070	N/A	7,369

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by George Washington University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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