Washington, Washington DC
George Washington University | GW
Private school in Washington DC with 12,600 total undergraduate students
Chancing
George Washington University | GW is a competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
50%
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
50%
Women
50%
Men
48%
Total number of applicants
27,236
Women: 64%
Men: 36%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
19%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$74,080
Out-of-state
$74,080
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 29%
ACT: 18%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
2,571
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
63%
Enrolled men:
37%
6-year graduation rate
82%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
93%
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
International students
11%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 11%
Black: 8%
Hispanic: 11%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 12%
White: 57%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
13:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
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Location
2121 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No