What's the average GPA for students accepted at George Washington University?

Hello all, as college application season approaches, I've been trying to get a handle on what would make me a competitive applicant for George Washington University. Particularly, I want to know what the average GPA is for admitted students. Any ideas?

Absolutely, it's great that you're trying to get a sense of the academic prowess exemplified by admits. George Washington University, like many colleges, doesn't publish the average GPA of their incoming students. However, looking at the profiles of accepted students, it's reasonable to expect that successful applicants to George Washington University are often within the top 25% of their high school class.

That being said, the GPA is not the only factor taken into consideration in the application review process. While it's a significant part of your academic profile, along with course rigor (how many APs/Honors/IB/Dual Enrollment classes you've taken) and sometimes your standardized test scores, your extracurricular involvement, test scores, essays, and letters of recommendation also play substantial roles. Demonstrating potential for leadership, commitment to community service, or depth of interest in an area are also elements that can make your application stand out.

On the off-chance that your GPA might be below the average, don't be disheartened. Other parts of your application could compensate, and holistic review processes consider applicants in their entirety, rather than a single number summing up academic performance. Plus, many students who were admitted to GWU have overcome academic challenges, shown significant improvement over the years, or excelled in other areas to bolster their applications.