George Washington University

Washington, DC

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Acceptance Rate

44%

Enrollment

10,848

Graduation Rate

85%

Student-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$90,873

Retention Rate

92%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1350–1500

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)31–34

136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$64,990

Out-of-State Tuition

$64,990

Avg Net Price

$37,454

Room & Board

$16,300

Total COA

$80,727

Median Debt

$20,449

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$21,396

$30,001–48,000

$18,171

$48,001–75,000

$21,863

$75,001–110,000

$33,540

$110,001+

$53,974

Pell Grant Rate: 15%

Federal Loan Rate: 32%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$81,290

Estimated Net Price$37,454 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

85%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$90,873

Retention Rate

92%

Median Debt

$20,449

Top Programs

Social Sciences

31.5%

Health Professions

16.6%

Business & Marketing

15.3%

Engineering

5.4%

Biology

5.3%

Psychology

4.9%

Computer Science

4.5%

Communication

3.9%

Visual & Performing Arts

2.4%

Criminal Justice

2.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
International Relations and National Security Studies	538	$68,447
Political Science and Government	311	$72,844
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	303	$79,066
Economics	176	$80,898
Finance and Financial Management Services	153	$101,012
Research and Experimental Psychology	145	—
International Business	132	$101,930
Biology, General	92	$52,126
Marketing	82	$80,945
History	68	$65,725
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	65	—
Public Health	63	$59,322
Accounting and Related Services	58	$89,287
Mechanical Engineering	53	$91,691
English Language and Literature, General	52	$55,736