George Washington University
DC · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 47.1% | 2,405 | 81.0% | 1,390 |
| 2024-2025 | 47.1% | 2,459 | 84.0% | 1,420 |
| 2023-2024 | 43.5% | 2,539 | 85.2% | 1,420 |
| 2022-2023 | 49.0% | 2,941 | 84.8% | 1,410 |
| 2021-2022 | 49.7% | 2,571 | 83.7% | — |
Common cross-admits
- American University
- Boston University
- Northeastern University
- Georgetown University
- New York University
- Fordham University
- University of Maryland-College Park
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to George Washington University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Southern Methodist University
- Santa Clara University
- Loyola Marymount University
- Binghamton University
- Syracuse University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at George Washington University?
George Washington University admits 47.1% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for George Washington University?
The middle 50% SAT range at George Washington University is 1310–1450, with a median score of 1390. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1310; students at the 75th percentile scored 1450.
What ACT score do I need for George Washington University?
The middle 50% ACT range at George Washington University is 31–34, with a median of 32.
How much does George Washington University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at George Washington University is $72,000. Room and board is approximately $21,520. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at George Washington University?
George Washington University's 6-year graduation rate is 82.5%. The first-year retention rate is 90.7%.
How many students attend George Washington University?
George Washington University enrolls 11,495 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from George Washington University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.