George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private Nonprofit University · 25,374 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
47.1%
Applications
27,016
Enrolled
2,459
Yield Rate
19.3%
SAT Average
1430
ACT Midpoint
32
Test Policy
Considered

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
40.3%
Top 25% of HS Class
73.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
93.4%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 15
  • Early Decision II (binding): January 5 · notification February 1
  • Regular Decision: January 5 · notification April 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important
Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Volunteer Work
Considered
Standardized Tests, Character / Personal Qualities, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
6,517
Accepted Spot
2,844
Admitted from Waitlist
1,188
Waitlist Conversion Rate
18.2%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$67,710
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,710
Average Net Price
$36,586

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$21,396
Family Income $30k–$48k
$18,171
Family Income $48k–$75k
$21,863
Family Income $75k–$110k
$33,540
Family Income Over $110k
$53,974

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
91%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$43,676
Avg. Total Aid Package
$64,025
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$34,685
% Graduates Who Borrowed
32%
% Receiving Pell Grants
15.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
76.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
84.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
92.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-1.35
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
-0.3% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
54th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.4 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.