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George Washington is in Washington, District of Columbia. Washington is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. George Washington issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school offers many areas of study. George Washington tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include medical assistant and technician and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to George Washington are accepted. Just 38% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at George Washington scored at least 690 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 590 to 690 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at George Washington are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 24,099 students study at George Washington (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Atlantic 10 Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
George Washington University
2121 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
General Phone: (202) 994-1000
Admissions Phone: (202) 994-6040
Financial Aid Phone: (202) 994-6620
http://www.gwu.edu
George Washington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,619 | international relations, political science, English, history, economics, American government and politics, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,052 | business management, finance, human resources, marketing studies, accounting, international business, operations management, organizational behavior, ... |
| Law | 643 | law, legal research, international law, advanced legal research, energy and environmental law |
| Engineering | 535 | engineering management, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, various engineering courses, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, archeology, biomedical engineering, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 535 | educational administration, school counseling, computer teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, early childhood special ed, higher education administration, education courses, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 502 | medical lab tech, physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, health diagnostic professions, sonography and ultrasound tech, hematology tech, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 379 | information science, computer science, computer security, computer engineering, artificial intelligence and robotics, information technology |
| Medicine | 364 | medicine, public health courses, public health, dental clinical sciences, neuroscience, health professions, veterinary preventive epidemiology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 283 | psychology, clinical psychology, art therapy, physical therapy, organizational psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 195 | public administration, public policy analysis |
| Science | 194 | biology, chemistry, animal genetics, bioinformatics, biochemistry, physics, immunology, biostatistics, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 167 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Adminstration | 162 | health and medical administrative, health care administration, public health education |
| Media | 111 | journalism, political communication, radio and television, digital communications |
| Hospitality | 106 | tourism and travel |
| Religion And Philosophy | 42 | religion, philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Art Studies | 38 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 38 | exercise science, athletic trainer, vocational counseling, sports and fitness management |
| Fine Arts | 34 | art history and criticism, painting, ceramics, sculpture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 34 | acting, drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 26 | statistics, mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | various nursing, community nurse |
| Design | 19 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Architecture And Planning | 9 | landscape architecture |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art, photography |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation operations |
Number of programs and degrees for George Washington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 3,151 | 112 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,421 | 78 |
| First-professional degree | 634 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 261 | 29 |
| Doctor's degree | 245 | 53 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 215 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 134 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 65 | 18 |
In 2005, George Washington had a total enrollment of 24,099 students (18,898 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 43% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 15% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
George Washington offers campus housing for 7,015 of its 18,898 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20,159 | 7,726 | 38% | 2,669 | 35% |
| Men | 8,600 | 3,526 | 41% | 1,212 | 34% |
| Women | 11,559 | 4,200 | 36% | 1,457 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 690 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (202) 994-6040
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,400 |
| Room and board | $ 10,470 |
| Room charge | $ 7,470 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
George Washington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 144400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (202) 994-6620
George Washington has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 379 | 137 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 83 | 63 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 201 | 168 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $132,544 | 5 | $121,688 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $103,778 | 8 | $97,649 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $78,223 | 16 | $69,821 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $90,753 | 10 | $73,509 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 54 | $111,261 | 40 | $82,547 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 249 | $111,931 | 56 | $104,703 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 129 | $82,007 | 78 | $77,641 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 108 | $64,238 | 98 | $62,909 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $48,107 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 22 | $62,832 | 16 | $45,617 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 510 | $91,966 | 255 | $75,102 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89 | 127 | 216 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 105 | 152 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
International and Comparative Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Painting
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
American History (United States)
American Literature (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Chinese Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Political Communication
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Hematology Technology/Technician
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
Veterinary Preventive Med Epidemiology/Public Hlth (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Genetics
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets George Washington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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