ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

George Washington University

George Washington University is a private university in DC, founded in 1821 and offers Associate's and Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 11,762, and the graduate enrollment is 15,255. George Washington University is a hyper-selective school, receiving 26,405 applications and accepting 43.0% of applicants. George Washington University's athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, George Washington University employs 1,135 full-time instructional staff (93% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 13:1 student to faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Washington, Maryland
Avg. GPA
3.9
Est. average tuition
$62,110

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
10,141
Full-Time Faculty
1,151
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
13 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
660–740
SAT Math
670–770
ACT Composite
30–33
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • GPA/Rigor of Courses Very Important
  • Test Scores Considered
  • Extracurriculars Considered
  • Essays Considered

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Baseball | Basketball | Rowing | Cross Country | Golf | Soccer | Swimming | Tennis | Track & Field

Women's Sports

Rowing | Basketball | Cross Country | Golf | Soccer | Softball | Swimming | Tennis | Track & Field | Volleyball