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George Washington University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

George Washington University admits about 47.1% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1350–1500 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 29–34 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 47.1%
SAT range 1350-1500
Net price $35,760
Graduation rate 82.5%

George Washington University At a Glance

LocationWashington, Washington D.C.
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Undergraduate Enrollment11,182
Acceptance Rate47.1%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)680-750
SAT Range (Math)670-750
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1350-1500
Average SAT (Combined)1433
ACT Range31-34
Average Net Price$35,760/yr
Tuition (In-State)$70,170/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$70,170/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate82.5%
Full-Time Retention Rate92.2%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$96,691
Median Debt at Completion$19,857

How George Washington University Compares

George Washington University is more selective than about 83% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 11,182 students, it is larger than about 27% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Washington University's acceptance rate?

George Washington University's acceptance rate is about 47.1%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for George Washington University?

Admitted students at George Washington University typically report a combined SAT score between 1350 and 1500 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does George Washington University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check George Washington University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of George Washington University?

The average net price reported for George Washington University is $35,760 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also George Washington University's official site.