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George Washington University
Washington, DC
University Website: www.gwu.edu
Apply Online: www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/applytogw
University Website: www.gwu.edu
Apply Online: www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/applytogw
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The George Washington University (GW, GWU, or George Washington) is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on February 9, 1821, as The Columbian College in the District of Columbia.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 24919 students
- $41,182.00 avg tuition
2121 I Street, NW
Washington,
DC
20052
(202) 994-1000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.gwu.edu/apply/
Financial Aid:
gwired.gwu.edu/finaid/
Areas of Study:
- Architecture And Related Services
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
George Washington University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 19,842 | |
| Admitted | 7,292 | 37% |
| Enrolled total | 2,592 | |
| Full Time: | 2,582 | |
| Part Time | 10 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 610 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 10 |
| Retention rate | 94% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 76% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 81% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
George Washington University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $41,182.00 | $41,182.00 | $41,182.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,192.00 | $1,192.00 | $1,192.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $21,150.00 | $21,150.00 | $21,150.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,175.00 | $1,175.00 | $1,175.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,120.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $65.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 67% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 65% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $27,030.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 40% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,060.00 |
George Washington University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| Landscape Architecture | X | |||
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | X | ||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | X | X | ||
| European Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Latin American Studies | X | X | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | X | X | ||
| Women's Studies | X | X | ||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Biophysics | X | |||
| Biostatistics | X | |||
| Biotechnology | X | |||
| Epidemiology | X | |||
| Evolutionary Biology | X | |||
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | X | |||
| Human/Medical Genetics | X | |||
| Molecular Genetics | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | X | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | |||
| Finance, General | X | X | ||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | X | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| Meeting and Event Planning | X | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | X | |||
| Project Management | X | |||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Communication, General | X | |||
| Health Communication | X | |||
| International and Intercultural Communication | X | |||
| Journalism | X | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| Political Communication | X | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management | X | |||
| Publishing | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | X | ||
| Information Science/Studies | X | X | ||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Computer Teacher Education | X | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Education, Other | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | X | |||
| International and Comparative Education | X | |||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | X | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | X | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | X | X | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | X | X | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | X | X | ||
| Engineering, General | X | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | X | X | ||
| Systems Engineering | X | X | ||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | ||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Chinese Language and Literature | X | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | |||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | X | |||
| Russian Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | X | |||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | X | |||
| Art Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | X | X | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | X | |||
| Clinical Research Coordinator | X | X | ||
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | X | |||
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | X | |||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | X | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | X | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | X | |||
| Environmental Health | X | |||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | X | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | X | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | X | ||
| Health Services Administration | X | |||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | X | X | ||
| Hematology Technology/Technician | X | |||
| International Public Health/International Health | X | |||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | X | |||
| Nursing Administration | X | |||
| Palliative Care Nursing | X | |||
| Physician Assistant | X | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | X | |||
| Public Health, General | X | |||
| Public Health, Other | X | X | ||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | X | ||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | X | X | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | X | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | X | |||
| Securities Services Administration/Management | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | X | |||
| Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law | X | |||
| International Law and Legal Studies | X | |||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | X | |||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | X | |||
| Legal Support Services, Other | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | X | X | ||
| Mathematics, General | X | X | ||
| Statistics, General | X | X | ||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| Museology/Museum Studies | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | X | ||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | X | ||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | X | |||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | X | ||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | X | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | X | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | X | ||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Human Services, General | X | |||
| International Policy Analysis | X | |||
| Public Administration | X | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | X | |||
| Anthropology | X | X | ||
| Archeology | X | |||
| Criminology | X | |||
| Development Economics and International Development | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | X | ||
| Geography | X | X | ||
| International Economics | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | X | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | X | |||
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | X | ||
| Sociology | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Acting | X | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | X | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | X | ||
| Interior Design | X | X | ||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | X | |||
George Washington University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | $5000 | October 25, 2012 |
| IES Merit-Based Scholarship for Under-Represented Students | $5000 | November 01, 2012 |
| CSO Opportunity Scholarship | $2000 | May 25, 2012 |
| IES Legacy Scholarship | $1000 | November 01, 2012 |
| GW Family Tuition Grant | 50% of tuition | Varies |
| University and Alumni Award - George Washington University | Varies | Varies |
| The George Washington Guaranteed Grant | Varies | Varies |
| Scholarship for Service Program - U.S. Office of Personnel Management | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near George Washington University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Corcoran College of Art and Design | 0.6mi |
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC | 0.8mi |
| Strayer University-Global Region | 0.8mi |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | 0.8mi |
| Institute of World Politics | 0.9mi |
| The Art Institute of Washington | 1.4mi |
| Georgetown University | 1.4mi |
| ACT College | 1.4mi |
| Argosy University-Washington D.C. | 1.6mi |
| University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | 2.0mi |
| Howard University | 2.1mi |
| Strayer University-Virginia | 2.1mi |
| Gallaudet University | 2.8mi |
| Trinity Washington University | 2.9mi |
| Institute for the Psychological Sciences | 3.1mi |
