George Washington University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · 11,182 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$97K
In-state tuition
$70K
Out-of-state tuition
$70K
Graduation rate
83%
Acceptance rate
47%
Median debt
$19K
Borrowing rate
32%
Earnings (all students)
$77K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Mideast |
| ZIP | 20052 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$87K
Federal aid / UG
$3K
Est. net price
$84K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1433 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 32.0 |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| SAT math (median) | 700 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 645 |
| Undergraduate composition | 48% White · 8% Black · 14% Hispanic · 16% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.gwu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $76K | $20K |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $74K | $22K |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $69K | $20K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $69K | $19K |
| Systems Engineering. | $69K | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $68K | $20K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $67K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $67K | $26K |
| International Business. | $60K | $21K |
| Economics. | $57K | $18K |
| Mathematics. | $57K | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $57K | $21K |
Compare with similar colleges in — DC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | $39K | 74% | $20K | $70K |
| Georgetown University | $71K | 94% | $13K | $111K |
| American University | $62K | 75% | $20K | $85K |
| The Catholic University of America | $60K | 76% | $20K | $81K |
| Trinity Washington University | $27K | 55% | $15K | $58K |
| Gallaudet University | $22K | 52% | $13K | $49K |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts | $12K | — | — | $47K |
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