PrivateUrbanGeorge Washington University
GWU
Washington, District of Columbia 20052
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
George Washington University is a private institution in Washington with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1433, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,873 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $37,454.
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Varsity Sports — Revolutionaries George
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding In July 1799, in his last will and testament, President George Washington left shares to endow a university in the nation's new capital.
- •The first president of the United States, George Washington, long favored the establishment of a university in a central part of the United States.
- •On December 14, 1799, George Washington died at his home in Mount Vernon.
- •In 1821, the Baptist missionary and leading minister Luther Rice secured funds from James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, John C.
- •On February 9, 1821, President Monroe approved the congressional charter, creating the non-denominational Columbian College.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1433
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
68.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (320)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
83
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from DC state average + large city premium