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George Washington University is a private, coeducational university located in Washington, D.C. The school was chartered on February 9, 1821 as the Columbian College in the District of Columbia by an Act of Congress. Since that time it has developed into a nonsectarian research institution.
GU offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in business, social sciences, international affairs, medicine, education, public health, and law. The main GW campus covers 43-acres and is located in downtown Foggy Bottom. GW is organized into nine schools and colleges, each with a different dean and organization.
The sports teams of GW are nicknamed Colonials and their official mascot is George. GW is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference and most of its teams play at the NCAA Division I level.
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 liberal arts.
Not all applicants to George Washington are accepted. Just 37% of applicants in 2007-2008 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 600 to 690 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The George Washington teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 25,078 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
George Washington 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
http://www.gwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,915 | international relations, political science, American government and politics, economics, English, history, anthropology, museum studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,166 | business management, finance, human resources, accounting, international business, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, ... |
| Engineering | 763 | systems engineering, engineering management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, various engineering courses, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, archeology, ... |
| Law | 724 | law, legal research, international law, advanced legal research, energy and environmental law, legal assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 675 | medical lab tech, physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, health diagnostic professions, sonography and ultrasound tech, cytotechnologist, hematology tech, clinical lab tech |
| Education and Teaching | 586 | educational administration, school counseling, higher education administration, special ed, secondary teaching, comparative education, adult ed administration, computer teaching, ... |
| Medicine | 339 | medicine, public health courses, public health, dental clinical sciences, health professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 301 | information science, computer science, computer security, computer engineering, systems analyst, computer and info science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 283 | psychology, clinical psychology, physical therapy, art therapy, organizational psychology, social psychology |
| Medical Administration | 224 | health and medical administrative, public health education, health services administration, health care administration, international public health |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 221 | forensic science, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Family and Social Work | 199 | public policy analysis, public administration, human services |
| Science | 178 | biology, chemistry, physics, human genetics, biochemistry, geology, immunology, epidemiology, ... |
| Hospitality | 119 | tourism and travel |
| Media | 88 | journalism, political communication, publishing |
| Mathematics | 49 | statistics, mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 44 | art history and criticism, painting, ceramics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 41 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Architecture and Planning | 41 | landscape architecture |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 39 | nursing administration, community nurse, EMT paramedic, various nursing |
| Religion and Philosophy | 35 | religion, philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 34 | drama, acting, dance |
| Design | 27 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Art Studies | 18 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 11 | landscaping |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | photography |
| Office and Administration | 1 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for George Washington in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 3,461 | 100 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,485 | 80 |
| First-professional degree | 683 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 599 | 38 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 304 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 273 | 53 |
| Associate's degree | 207 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 91 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, George Washington had a total enrollment of 25,078 students (18,286 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 41% |
| Graduate | 51% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 16% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| California | 7% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
George Washington offers campus housing for 7,696 of its 18,286 (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. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19,606 | 7,197 | 37% | 2,137 | 30% |
| Men | 8,333 | 3,199 | 38% | 934 | 29% |
| Women | 11,273 | 3,998 | 35% | 1,203 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
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 | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 40,422 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 40,422 |
| Room and board | $ 9,920 |
| Room charge | $ 8,755 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
George Washington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 144400)
George Washington has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 27 | $169,047 | 7 | $162,486 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $134,512 | 14 | $99,163 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $82,775 | 13 | $82,892 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 9 | $99,651 | 16 | $87,214 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 55 | $140,885 | 51 | $99,759 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 249 | $136,028 | 64 | $128,409 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 134 | $99,374 | 95 | $94,275 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 104 | $79,668 | 85 | $79,854 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $65,582 | 19 | $60,758 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 20 | $77,590 | 20 | $66,700 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 521 | $111,214 | 283 | $93,464 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 147 | 247 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 125 | 182 |
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, 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/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
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 Traumatic Brain Injuries
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
International and Comparative Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher 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
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Painting
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
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 Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
American Literature (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
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
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Political Communication
Publishing
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
International Public Health/International Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
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)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Genetics, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Genetics
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
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% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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