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The George Washington University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. Chartered in 1821 by the United States Congress, GWU is the largest higher education institution with students from all 50 states and 120 countries around the world.

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Rankings

Majors in Demand:​

  • Accounting

  • History

  • Applied Science

  • Philosophy

  • Economics

  • Political Science

  • Computer Science

  • Psychology

  • Physics

  • Sociology

  • English

63

(National Universities)

355

(QS World University Ranking)

Location

Urban setting in downtown Washington, D. C

Personal Statement

Required

Enrollment

11,762

Acceptance Rate

43%

Application Method(s)

Common Application

CGPA

N/A

SAT / ACT

Yes

(Less than 30 credit hours)

No

(30 or more credit hours)

English Proficiency

80

TOEFL iBT

6.0

IELTS

115

DET

Fees

$75,310

Total

$59,870 / $15,440

Tuition / Living

Deadlines

May 26

Spring

January 15

Fall

Scholarship

Available

updated: April 2022