Can you get into George Washington University?
Washington, DC · Private · 11,182 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
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 George Washington University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
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 families actually pay
The sticker price is $83,856, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at George Washington University by family 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 per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
George Washington University admissions, answered
What is 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 the application has to carry more weight.
Is George Washington University test-optional?
Yes, George Washington University is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does George Washington University look for in an application?
George Washington University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations, extracurriculars most heavily, in its Common Data Set. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does George Washington University actually cost?
Sticker price is $83,856, but the average family pays $36,586 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $17,440 per year on average.
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