The George Washington University
Washington, DC · Private
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The George Washington University admitted 47.1% of applicants university-wide (12,718 of 27,006).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 47.1% | 12,718 | 27,006 |
| In-state | 33.5% | 179 | 535 |
| Out-of-state | 49.2% | 11,260 | 22,893 |
| International applicants | 35.7% | 1,279 | 3,578 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 66.3% | 755 | 1,139 |
| Men | 45.5% | 4,432 | 9,735 |
| Women | 48.0% | 8,286 | 17,271 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 66.3%, vs 47.1% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 12,718 admitted students, 2,459 enrolled (19.3% yield).
The George Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1360–1470
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 30–33
Testing policy: Required for some programs
The George Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $86,080/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,710 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,370 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $86,080/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,440 |
| $30k–48k | $17,292 |
| $48k–75k | $22,080 |
| $75k–110k | $28,100 |
| Over $110k | $55,337 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Academic Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Alumni Admission Program Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Academic Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Alumni Admission Program Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
The George Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application or Coalition Application
- Official High School Transcript (entire secondary school career)
- School Report
- Mid-Year Report (for Early Decision I, first quarter/trimester grades fulfill this requirement)
- One Letter of Recommendation (counselor or academic teacher)
- Portfolio (for BFA programs at Corcoran, except Interior Architecture)
- SAT or ACT scores (optional for most; required for B.A./M.D., homeschooled, or narrative evaluation applicants) (optional)
- GW Writing Supplement (optional on Common App) (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application or Coalition Application
- Official High School Transcript (entire secondary school career)
- School Report
- Mid-Year Report (for Early Decision I, first quarter/trimester grades fulfill this requirement)
- One Letter of Recommendation (counselor or academic teacher)
- Portfolio (for BFA programs at Corcoran, except Interior Architecture)
- SAT or ACT scores (optional for most; required for B.A./M.D., homeschooled, or narrative evaluation applicants) (optional)
- GW Writing Supplement (optional on Common App) (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The George Washington University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Please write your response here. (500 words or fewer)500 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $90,873
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 84%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 92.2%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,449
- At graduation
The George Washington University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #59
- WSJ: #117
- Forbes: #67
- Niche: #106
- QS: #358
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-05Regular Decision — Standard deadline
The George Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (32%), Business & marketing (15%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 52% of class sections have under 20 students.
The George Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.