George Washington University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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George Washington University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 25,940 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1821 and is one of the 20 schools and colleges located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Academic Offerings

George Washington University will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
219
George Washington University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 219 majors. The most popular concentrations are Political Science, Medical, Management, Law, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at George Washington University is very high at 90% (well above District of Columbia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
90%
Good
The graduation rate at George Washington University is very good: 86%.

Student to faculty ratio at George Washington University is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $60,900 a year. The additional fees at George Washington University beyond tuition are roughly $100, which comes to $61,000 a year.

Read the details about George Washington University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
49%
Doable
According to government data, 27,266 applications were submitted and 13,354 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at George Washington University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$15,700
High
George Washington University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at George Washington University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
George Washington University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 7,300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is very high - nearly $15,700 a year.

Navy ROTC programs are available at George Washington University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, George Washington University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

George Washington University Location and Address

Postal Address:
George Washington University
1918 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia
20052, USA
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