Can you get into George Washington University?
Washington, DC · Private · 11,182 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
47.1%
SAT middle 50%
1350–1500
median 1400
ACT middle 50%
31–34
median 32
Top 10% of class
40%
of admitted students
Testing
Optional
31% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
85%
within six years
Reported by the college
What does George Washington University actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Important
Weighed, though below the factors above.
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Talent or ability
- Volunteer work
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Character and personal qualities
- Demonstrated interest
- First-generation status
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Interview
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
From George Washington University’s Common Data Set, 2024, section C7, where colleges report how heavily they weigh each part of an application.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $83,856. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at George Washington University by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$17,440
- $30k–$48k$17,292
- $48k–$75k$22,080
- $75k–$110k$28,100
- Over $110k$55,337
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about George Washington University?
What’s George Washington University’s acceptance rate?
George Washington University admits 47.1% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for George Washington University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1350 and 1500. A score above 1500 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1350, the rest of your application has to do more of the work, or you can apply test-optional.
Is George Washington University test-optional?
Yes, George Washington University is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does George Washington University look for in an application?
George Washington University says it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations, extracurriculars most heavily, in its Common Data Set. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does George Washington University actually cost?
The sticker price is $83,856. The average family pays $36,586 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $17,440 a year on average.
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