George Washington University, DC
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Large • Highly ResidentialDoctoral UniversityVery Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
George Washington University Rankings
Affordability22
Selectivity81
Retention84
Graduation72
Earnings78
Diversity80
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at George Washington University
73%Bachelor’s
15%Associate’s
12%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Engineering5%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs26%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences29%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into George Washington University
42%Admission Rate
690Median SAT Math
680Median SAT Reading
31Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)640–740
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)640–720
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–32
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending George Washington University
$55KIn-State Tuition
$55KOut-of-State Tuition
$69KAverage Total Cost
$34KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $19K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $20K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $22K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $27K | $19K |
| >$110K | $45K | $35K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after George Washington University
36%Receive Federal Loans
$20KMedian Federal Debt
80%Repayment Rate
$223Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 37% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $16K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $23K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 38% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 43% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 86% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at George Washington University
93%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
8%Withdrawal Rate
81%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 74% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 81% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 84% | 59% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 64% | 53% |
| Black | 77% | 43% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 61% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 87% | 58% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 79% | 56% | 44% |
| Other race | 81% | 35% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after George Washington University
92%Employment Rate
$54KMedian Salary
$36K25 Pctl Salary
$73K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $16K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $36K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $54K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $73K | $51K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $98K | $79K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $54K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $62K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $70K | $48K | $35K |
Students
Students at George Washington University
12,161Undergraduates
82%Full-time Undergrads
21Avg Entry Age
15,626Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 46% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 8% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 43% | 21% | 15% |