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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
George Washington University
Washington, DC
4.0Excellent
44%
Moderately Selective
85%
Graduation
About George Washington University
George Washington University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. With an enrollment of approximately 10,848 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 44% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 85%. Graduates earn a median salary of $90,873 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $37,454 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
44%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
85%
Enrollment
10,848
Total students
Median Earnings
$90,873
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$64,990
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,990
Per year
Average Net Price
$37,454
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1350–1500
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
31 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1350
Median
1420
75th
1500
4001600
SAT Math
25th
670
Median
700
75th
750
200800
ACT Composite
25th
31
Median
32
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$64,990/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$37,454/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$149,816
10-Year Earnings
$908,730
ROI Multiple
6.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at George Washington University
Student Outcomes
85%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$91k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
10,848
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
