B
Good
Score: 69/100

George Washington University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 20052
🌐 https://www.gwu.edu/
Outcomes
A+
90/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
B+
75/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
B+
73/100

Quick Stats

25,568
Total Enrollment
85%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
44%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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🏆 Where George Washington University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Political Communication
of 3 schools
#6
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
of 24 schools
#7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
of 33 schools
#13
Public Health, Other
of 18 schools
#13
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
of 100 schools
#18
Systems Engineering
of 38 schools
#19
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
of 100 schools
#23
International Business/Trade/Commerce
of 70 schools
#25
Engineering/Industrial Management
of 85 schools
#25
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $64,508 $64,508
Room $14,400
Board $5,600
Total Cost (On-Campus) $84,315 $84,315

Financial Aid

79%
Receive Any Aid
15%
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

International Relations and Affairs 716 grads/yr Law 551 grads/yr Public Health, Other 530 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 423 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 310 grads/yr Computer Science 227 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 208 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 195 grads/yr Medicine 172 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 142 grads/yr Management Science 133 grads/yr Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 131 grads/yr Psychology, General 125 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 117 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 109 grads/yr Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 103 grads/yr Systems Engineering 96 grads/yr International Business/Trade/Commerce 94 grads/yr Political Communication 91 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 89 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from George Washington University's top programs commonly pursue.

Political scientists
$139k/yr 6,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Political science teachers, postsecondary
$95k/yr 21,800 jobs
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
$156k/yr 27,300 jobs
Lawyers
$151k/yr 864,800 jobs
Law teachers, postsecondary
$127k/yr 29,500 jobs
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
$115k/yr 17,500 jobs
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
$68k/yr 9,100 jobs

Student Demographics

25,568
Total Students
62%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 10%
Black 10%
Asian 13%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 7%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at George Washington University?
George Washington University has an acceptance rate of 44%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend George Washington University?
Tuition at George Washington University is $64,508 for in-state students and $64,508 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at George Washington University?
The graduation rate at George Washington University is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is George Washington University a good school?
George Washington University has a Repit College Score of 69/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend George Washington University?
George Washington University has a total enrollment of 25,568 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology