George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
47%
Average SAT
1,433
ACT midpoint
32
Enrollment
11,182
In-state tuition
$67,710
Out-of-state tuition
$67,710
Avg net price
$36,586
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1350 and 1500 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 32

Popular programs at George Washington University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1International Relations and National Security Studies.537
2Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.311
3Political Science and Government.310
4Research and Experimental Psychology.154
5Economics.145
6Finance and Financial Management Services.119
7Public Health.116
8Criminal Justice and Corrections.86
9Business Administration, Management and Operations.85
10International Business.79
11Biology, General.76
12Marketing.72
13History.72
14Computer Science.71
15Journalism.69
16Mechanical Engineering.50
17Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.45
18Psychology, General.43
19Neurobiology and Neurosciences.42
20Accounting and Related Services.41

Showing top 20 of 79 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at George Washington University?

George Washington University has an acceptance rate of 47% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for George Washington University?

Admitted students at George Washington University typically score between 1350 and 1500 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does George Washington University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at George Washington University is approximately $36,586 per year.

What is the graduation rate at George Washington University?

4-year graduation rate data for George Washington University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.