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George Washington is a highly rated private university located in Washington, D.C. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 10,332 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the George Washington acceptance rate is 49%. Popular majors include International Relations, Nursing, and Political Science and Government. Graduating 85% of students, George Washington alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $53,600.

1918 F ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20052

Athletics Division

NCAA Division I (without football)

Athletics Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Students also applied to ...

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

Early Decision/Early Action

Yes

Cost

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

Students Receiving Financial Aid

79%

Academics

Professors

grade A

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Evening Degree Programs

No

72%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 130 responses

59%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 155 responses

52%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 154 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors

• International Relations
  537 Graduates
• Political Science and Government
  310 Graduates
• Research and Experimental Psychology
  128 Graduates
• Public Health
  116 Graduates
• Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
  79 Graduates
• International Business
  79 Graduates

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Online Academics

• Mix of Online and on Campus
  2%
• On Campus
  93%
• Online
  5%

Programs Offered Entirely Online

13

Online Certificate Programs

2

Online Associates Programs

3

Online Bachelor's Programs

8

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

10,332 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,150

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

• Affluent and driven
  35%
• Smart and open to diversity
  22%
• Smart, friendly, fun, open to diversity, driven
  15%
• Affluent, unoriginal, closed-minded
  8%
• Driven and unoriginal
  6%
• Unique
  6%
• Closed off
  2%

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Campus Life

Freshman Live On-Campus

97%

Poll

52%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 189 responses

Poll

66%

of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 227 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

• Right in the heart of DC
  49%
• Well located
  13%
• Expensive
  10%
• Rich, white, old money kids in a great location
  6%
• Love it and my classes but you have to put in work
  5%
• An artificial college experience
  4%
• It's a great school to learn at
  3%

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51%

of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities. 157 responses

42%

of students highly rate the dining facilities. 158 responses

42%

of students highly rate the performing arts facilities. 156 responses

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

88%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 88 responses

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George Washington University Reviews

Rating 3.67 out of 5 2,274 reviews

I’m from Northern Virginia, so I’m quite familiar with the D.C. area. I really enjoy the comfortable feel of the Mount Vernon campus, where I currently live, and appreciate the city vibe of Foggy Bottom. I experience the best of both worlds here. I’ve met amazing people both in my classes and around campus. It’s a very open environment, and the students are welcoming.

If there’s one thing I’d improve, it’s the dining hall food. The food options, especially at Pelham, are limited, particularly for vegans. However, we do have alternatives outside the dining hall that accept dining dollars, which is a great alternative for anyone seeking food outside the dining halls.

The location provides amazing opportunities for all majors and interests; being in the nation's capital is one of the aspects that excites me about going to school here. I am already on the hunt for internships and jobs on and off campus. Overall, I’ve been enjoying my time here and am excited for what’s to come.

Review George Washington University

George Washington University strives to have the best professors in the area, making sure each professor has the necessary background to teach. The professors care a lot about their students, advocating for change and listening to student's concerns. While it does all of this, there are not many opportunities for scholarships or loan assistance. While there are many organizations to join, some are specific and shelter a small majority of students.

My experience at GWU thus far has allowed me to not only relish in the diversity of DC but also learn the intricacies of making an impact in the world. If you are an International Studies major, GWU offers great connections as many of the faculty have diverse experiences with the political spectrum. Additionally, the campus retains a lively atmosphere and bustling as it resides near the downtown area. At first, it may be overwhelming, but soon enough you'll find yourself reminiscing in the bustle of both the city and campus. Building a community is also easy as there are many events meant to encourage interactions between students. If you have any issues, the Student Center is always there to assist you. Overall, GWU has offered me a myriad of great opportunities especially for those seeking to do international relations.