George Washington University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$60,856

5.12% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$42,723

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

49%

27,266 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

25,939

68.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

84.8%

2,125 Graduates

About

George Washington University is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2022, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at George Washington University were Law (571 degrees awarded), Medicine (164 degrees), and Engineering & Industrial Management (49 degrees).

In 2022, 9,285 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George Washington University. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,428 degrees), 4.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,031 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at George Washington University is $60,856, which is $30,706 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at George Washington University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4848 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at George Washington University is $60,856, which is $30,706 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $42,723.

In 2022, 64% of undergraduate students attending George Washington University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$60,856

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at George Washington University was $60,856. The cost of tuition at George Washington University is $30,706 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of George Washington University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$42,723

2022 Value

36.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 George Washington University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,723. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of George Washington University grew by 36.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of George Washington University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,440

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at George Washington University was of $15,440 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.96% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at George Washington University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at George Washington University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at George Washington University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at George Washington University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4848 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

George Washington University received 27,266 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 0.11% annual growth. Out of those 27,266 applicants, 13,354 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49% acceptance rate.

There were 25,939 students enrolled at George Washington University in 2022. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

George Washington University has an overall enrollment yield of 22%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

13,354

Accepted Out of 27,266

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of George Washington University was 49% (13,354 admissions from 27,266 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 49.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 0.11%, while admissions declined by 1.37%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of George Washington University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2022)

904

Scores Submitted (2022)

31% of enrolled first-time students at George Washington University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

George Washington University had a total enrollment of 25,939 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at George Washington University is 17,658 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,281. This means that 68.1% of students enrolled at George Washington University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at George Washington University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% White, 12.3% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Black or African American, 3.92% Two or More Races, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at George Washington University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Asian Female (8.65%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.3%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Asian Female (6.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at George Washington University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25,939 students. The full-time enrollment at George Washington University is 17,658 and the part-time enrollment is 8,281. This means that 68.1% of students enrolled at George Washington University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at George Washington University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at George Washington University was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), George Washington University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at George Washington University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
11,888 enrolled students
Asian
3,195 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,640 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at George Washington University is 45.8% White, 12.3% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Black or African American, 3.92% Two or More Races, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,178 students (4.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 2,543 more women than men received degrees from George Washington University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at George Washington University is white (4,428 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1031 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at George Washington University is Law (571 degrees awarded), followed by Medicine (164 degrees) and Engineering & Industrial Management (49 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at George Washington University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (779 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (1,673 degrees), and Math & Statistics (152 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Washington University are Other managers (559,923 people), Software developers (521,156 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (452,691 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (356,724 people), and Civil engineers (286,225 people).

The most specialized majors at George Washington University in 2022 are Legal (779 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (1,673 degrees), Math & Statistics (152 degrees), History (91 degrees), and Engineering (401 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Washington University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at George Washington University are Legal (779 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (1,673 degrees), Math & Statistics (152 degrees), History (91 degrees), and Engineering (401 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George Washington University are Computer Systems Design (672,163 people), Elementary & secondary schools (541,253 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (496,810 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (469,367 people), and Construction (377,963 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by George Washington University.

Most Common (2022)

Other Public Health
345 degrees awarded
International Relations & Affairs
311 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
216 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at George Washington University was Other Public Health with 345 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at George Washington University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,371

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

5,914

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,371 degrees were awarded to men at George Washington University, which is 0.57 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,914).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at George Washington University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 332 degrees were awarded to men at George Washington University in International Relations & Affairs, which is 0.638 times less than the 520 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 520 degrees were awarded to men at George Washington University in International Relations & Affairs, which is 1.57 times more than the 332 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

79%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 79% of students graduating from George Washington University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at George Washington University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.22% of graduates (111 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,428 degrees awarded
Asian
1,031 degrees awarded
Black or African American
964 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at George Washington University is white (4,428 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1031 degrees).

5.25% of degree recipients (487 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
2,814 degrees awarded
White Male
1,614 degrees awarded
Asian Female
673 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George Washington University is white female (2,814 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1614 degrees).

Operations

George Washington University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.34B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −20M (−0.856%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, George Washington University had a total salary expenditure of 1.69B. George Washington University employs 398 Professors, 368 Associate professors and 219 Assistant professors. Most academics at George Washington University are Male Professor (265), Female Associate professor (189), and Male Associate professor (179).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George Washington University are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 651 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 605 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 317 employees.

Endowment

$2.34B

2022 Endowment

2.94%

decline from 2021

George Washington University has an endowment valued at about $2.34B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of George Washington University declined 2.94% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.97B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at George Washington University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$783M

2022 Salaries

0.56%

decline from 2021

In 2022, George Washington University paid a median of $783M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($1.69B) and a 0.56% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.17% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 17.1% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$170M

Instructional Salaries

1,156

Number of Employees

In 2022, George Washington University paid a total of $170M to 1,156 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

398 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

651 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at George Washington University were Professor with 398 employees, Associate professor with 368 employees, and Assistant professor with 219 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George Washington University were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 651 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 605 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 317 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at George Washington University was Male Professor with 265 employees, Female Associate professor with 189 employees, and Male Associate professor with 179 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at George Washington University.

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