George Washington University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · 11,182 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,440 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,292 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $22,080 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $28,100 |
| Over $110,000 | $55,337 |
| All incomes (average) | $36,586 |
Sticker tuition: $67,710 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 47%
- Average SAT
- 1433
- Median ACT
- 32
- Students with Pell grants
- 16%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 84%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $90,873
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,449
- International undergrads
- 937 (8.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences33%
Business14%
Health & Nursing13%
Psychology6%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Communications & Media4%
Computer Science4%
Engineering4%
Criminal Justice3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
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