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Official website
www.gwu.eduUSAQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Georgre Washington University
George Washington University (GWU) is a private research university located in Washington, D.C. Founded by an Act of Congress in 1821, it was established in honor of the first U.S. President, George Washington. The university is known for its strong programs in international affairs, political science, law, business, medicine, and public health, leveraging its location in the nation's capital to provide students with unique internships, research, and policy engagement opportunities. GWU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across a wide range of disciplines and is classified among doctoral universities with very high research activity.
Key Facts
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QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, multiple campuses including Foggy Bottom (main), Mount Vernon, and Virginia Science and Technology
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
5/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$18,333 avg starting salary
100% placement rate
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Student Life
26,000 students (3,500 international)
Campus: Urban, multiple campuses including Foggy Bottom (main), Mount Vernon, and Virginia Science and Technology
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Gelman LibrarySmith Center Athletics ComplexScience and Engineering HallResearch LabsStudent HousingDining Halls
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 50%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 50%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 7.0
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school