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George Washington University (GWU)
- 2121 I Street, NW
- Washington, DC 20052
- OPEID College Code: 00144400
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- General Phone: (202) 994-1000
- President: Steven Knapp
- Website: www.gwu.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 25,078
- College Alias: GWU, GW
- College Mascot: Colonials

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Navy
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - GWU Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: gwired.gwu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $80.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 8,124 | 11,302 | 19,426 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,398 (42%) | 3,944 (35%) | 7,342 (38%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,101 (32%) | 1,353 (34%) | 2,454 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,283 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 590 | 690 |
| SAT ® Math | 600 | 690 |
| SAT ® Writing | 580 | 680 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: GWU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 12% | 3% | 56% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,916 | $4,933 | $1,120 | $21,905 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Number in Default | 30 | 16 | 31 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,967 | 5,491 | 3,240 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $39,240 | $37,820 | $36,400 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $39,240 | $37,820 | $36,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,520 | $11,100 | $10,470 |
| Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $53,110 | $51,270 | $49,070 |
| Out of State | $53,110 | $51,270 | $49,070 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $40,240 | $38,820 | $37,250 |
| Out of State | $40,240 | $38,820 | $37,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $40,240 | $38,820 | $37,250 |
| Out of State | $40,240 | $38,820 | $37,250 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $44,585 | $44,585 |
| Law School | $38,198 | $38,198 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 25,078 Undergraduate: 10,701 Graduate: 12,009 Professional: 2,368
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,306 Female: 13,772
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,821 Female: 5,880
- Graduate Gender Male: 5,230 Female: 6,779
- Professional Gender Male: 1,255 Female: 1,113
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 15,769 Part-Time: 9,309
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,654 Part-Time: 1,047
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,043 Part-Time: 7,966
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 2,072 Part-Time: 296
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,772 | 7% |
| American Indian | 115 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2,032 | 8% |
| Asian | 2,310 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1,184 | 5% |
| White | 14,378 | 57% |
| Unknown | 3,287 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,175 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,784 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,739 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,832 | 23% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,437 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,430 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,635 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 923 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 48 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 43 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,069 | 4,570 | 1,499 |
| Faculty Status | 2,405 | 1,155 | 1,250 |
| Tenured Faculty | 542 | 542 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 371 | - | 371 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,322 | 1,081 | 1,241 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,492 | 270 | 1,222 |
| Primarily Research | 110 | 91 | 19 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 179 | 177 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 2,552 | 2,343 | 209 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,016 | 969 | 47 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 400 | 369 | 31 |
| Skilled Crafts | 95 | 94 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 383 | 375 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,533 (805) | $107,169 (514) | $88,811 (291) |
| Professor | $128,576 (317) | $130,383 (254) | $121,290 (63) |
| Associate Professor | $92,240 (219) | $95,465 (129) | $87,618 (90) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,767 (209) | $73,892 (108) | $77,772 (101) |
| Instructor | $53,977 (14) | $53,966 (4) | $53,982 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $114,785 (99) | $129,258 (54) | $97,418 (45) |
| Professor | $156,040 (31) | $156,975 (23) | $153,353 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $116,791 (26) | $138,046 (13) | $95,535 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $82,871 (20) | $86,379 (6) | $81,367 (14) |
| Instructor | $84,333 (3) | $82,000 (2) | $89,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $99,808 (904) | $107,035 (568) | $87,591 (336) |
| Professor | $128,495 (348) | $130,221 (277) | $121,761 (71) |
| Associate Professor | $92,592 (245) | $97,065 (142) | $86,425 (103) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,072 (229) | $73,723 (114) | $76,409 (115) |
| Instructor | $56,629 (17) | $58,342 (6) | $55,694 (11) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,765,157 | $2,385,174 | $3,379,983 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 438 | 200 | 238 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 438 | 200 | 238 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 18 | 15 |
| Golf | 13 | 13 | - |
| Gymnastics | 12 | - | 12 |
| Lacrosse | 23 | - | 23 |
| Rowing | 106 | 45 | 61 |
| Soccer | 55 | 26 | 29 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Squash | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Tennis | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Cross Country | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Water Polo | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $69,242 | $68,473 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $43,946 | $39,023 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 67 | 32 | 35 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Rowing | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Squash | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 78% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 75% |
| Female | 80% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 65% |
| American Indian | 63% |
| Black | 70% |
| Asian | 79% |
| Hispanic | 73% |
| White | 80% |
| Unknown | 77% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 73% |
| 5 Years | 77% |
| 6 Years | 78% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 147 | 115 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 106 | 67 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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