George Washington University
Private college · Washington, DC · 11,182 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
47%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1350–1500
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Average net price
$35,760
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$87,253
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
83%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into George Washington University?
George Washington University accepts about 47 of every 100 applicants (47%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1350 and 1500 on the SAT. A score at or above 1500 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1350, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–34.
The latest federal data says George Washington University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on George Washington University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does George Washington University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $87,253 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $35,760 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $70,170 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$70,170
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$70,170
- Room & board$17,600
- Total cost of attendance$87,253
- Average net price after grants$35,760
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Biology.
George Washington University FAQ
- What is George Washington University's acceptance rate?
- 47% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for George Washington University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1350–1500. Aim for 1500 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for George Washington University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–34.
- Is George Washington University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says George Washington University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on George Washington University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does George Washington University cost?
- About $87,253 a year before aid; $35,760 on average after grants.
- What is George Washington University's FAFSA school code?
- 001444. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so George Washington University receives your information.
- What is George Washington University's graduation rate?
- 83% of students finish within six years.
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