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Official website
www.gwu.eduUSAQS #1 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral
The George Washington University
The George Washington University (GW) is a private, research-intensive university located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1821, it is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. GW offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across 12 schools and colleges, including the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. The university is known for its strong focus on public policy, international affairs, and STEM fields. GW is also home to the Schar School of Policy and Government, which is one of the top-ranked public policy schools in the United States.
Last full enrichment: 9 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #64 · 2026Forbes #67 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026Times Higher Education #64 · 2025QS World University Rankings #199 · 2025QS World University Rankings #131 · 2024
- Tuition (International): $12,000
- Living Costs (estimated): $10,000
- Application Fee (typical): $60
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 140 acres
The George Washington University offers a vibrant urban campus life in Washington, D.C., with a strong emphasis on academic rigor and international diversity. The university's 140-acre campus provides a mix of residential and sporty environments, with a focus on large community and infrastructure.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
5/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
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Student Life
31,000 students (4,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 140 acres
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 32%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- 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
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 32%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.5, p25=3.5, p75=3.5 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school