George Washington University
Washington, DC
GWU is a private research university in the heart of the nation's capital, known for political science and international affairs.
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Tuition
$64,990
Acceptance
43.54%
Students
25,029
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$64,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,990
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,300
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,300
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.4×Graduates earn about 4.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
85%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
43.54%
SAT range
1350 - 1500
ACT range
31 - 34
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
25,029
Undergrads
10,848
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
450
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
232
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.43
Property Rate / 1,000
4.35
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Washington
Violent Rate / 100k
1,435
Property Rate / 100k
4,044
Location
Institution does not report this
Washington, DC 20052
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