George Washington University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$57,894

3.45% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$31,240

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.429%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

49.7%

54,472 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

52,914

66.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

83.7%

4,310 Graduates

About

George Washington University is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at George Washington University were Law (565 degrees awarded), Medicine (164 degrees), and Engineering & Industrial Management (49 degrees).

In 2021, 9,981 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George Washington University. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,736 degrees), 4.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,068 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at George Washington University is $57,894, which is $28,902 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at George Washington University is $57,894, which is $28,902 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,240.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending George Washington University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$57,894

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at George Washington University was $57,894. The cost of tuition at George Washington University is $28,902 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$31,240

2021 Value

22.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 George Washington University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,240. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of George Washington University grew by 22.5%.

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

$14,711

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at George Washington University was of $14,711 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.87% between 2020 and 2021.

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

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at George Washington University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.54% with respect to 2020, when 65% 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.

0.429%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at George Washington University was 0.429%, which represents 21 out of the 4900 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 54,472 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.15% annual growth. Out of those 54,472 applicants, 27,078 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.7% acceptance rate.

There were 52,914 students enrolled at George Washington University in 2021. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

George Washington University has an overall enrollment yield of 19%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

27,078

Accepted Out of 54,472

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of George Washington University was 49.7% (27,078 admissions from 54,472 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 43%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.15%, while admissions grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of George Washington University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2021)

1,504

Scores Submitted (2021)

29% of enrolled first-time students at George Washington University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

George Washington University had a total enrollment of 52,914 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at George Washington University is 35,318 students and the part-time enrollment is 17,596. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at George Washington University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at George Washington University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.1% White, 11.5% Asian, 10.7% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.62% Two or More Races, 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at George Washington University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.8%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.1%), followed by White Male (16.9%) and Asian Female (7.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at George Washington University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52,914 students. The full-time enrollment at George Washington University is 35,318 and the part-time enrollment is 17,596. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at George Washington University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

91%

2021 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 91%. 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 (2021)

White
24,930 enrolled students
Asian
6,080 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,640 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at George Washington University is 47.1% White, 11.5% Asian, 10.7% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.62% Two or More Races, 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 2,684 students (5.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 2,199 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 (4,736 degrees awarded). There were 4.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1068 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at George Washington University is Law (565 degrees awarded), followed by Medicine (164 degrees) and Engineering & Industrial Management (49 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (682 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (1,849 degrees), and Math & Statistics (267 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (509,123 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (322,058 people), Other managers (307,311 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (164,595 people), and Postsecondary teachers (153,816 people).

The most specialized majors at George Washington University in 2021 are Legal (682 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (1,849 degrees), Math & Statistics (267 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (51 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (736 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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 Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at George Washington University are Legal (682 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (1,849 degrees), Math & Statistics (267 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (51 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (736 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (665,802 people), Elementary & secondary schools (381,706 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (344,432 people), Legal services (271,744 people), and Insurance carriers (192,721 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 (2021)

Other Public Health
411 degree-majors awarded
International Relations & Affairs
381 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
262 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at George Washington University was Other Public Health with 411 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

3,891

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

6,090

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,891 degrees were awarded to men at George Washington University, which is 0.639 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,090).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 387 degrees were awarded to men at George Washington University in International Relations & Affairs, which is 0.69 times less than the 561 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 561 degrees were awarded to men at George Washington University in International Relations & Affairs, which is 1.45 times more than the 387 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

76%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 76% of students graduating from George Washington University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% 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 2021 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 (72.9%).

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, 5.38% of graduates (232 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,736 degrees awarded
Asian
1,068 degrees awarded
Black or African American
924 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at George Washington University is white (4,736 degrees awarded). There were 4.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1068 degrees).

5.26% of degree recipients (525 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,920 degrees awarded
White Male
1,816 degrees awarded
Asian Female
694 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George Washington University is white female (2,920 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1816 degrees).

Operations

George Washington University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.41B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 775M (32.1%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, George Washington University had a total salary expenditure of 1.62B. George Washington University employs 792 Professors, 698 Associate professors and 414 Assistant professors. Most academics at George Washington University are Male Professor (530), Male Associate professor (354), and Female Associate professor (344).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George Washington University are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,342 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1,092 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 594 employees.

Endowment

$2.41B

2021 Endowment

33.8%

growth from 2020

George Washington University has an endowment valued at about $2.41B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of George Washington University grew 33.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.02B 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$383M - Federal
$4.94M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2021, George Washington University received $383M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.94M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$788M

2021 Salaries

7.17%

decline from 2020

In 2021, George Washington University paid a median of $788M in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($1.62B) and a 7.17% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.1% growth from 2019 and a 31.1% growth from 2018.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$324M

Instructional Salaries

2,236

Number of Employees

In 2021, George Washington University paid a total of $324M to 2,236 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $142M (60.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

792 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,342 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at George Washington University were Professor with 792 employees, Associate professor with 698 employees, and Assistant professor with 414 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George Washington University were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,342 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1,092 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 594 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at George Washington University was Male Professor with 530 employees, Male Associate professor with 354 employees, and Female Associate professor with 344 employees.

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