The George Washington University

2121 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20052

(202) 994-1000 | www.gwu.edu

The George Washington University is a large four-year university in Washington, DC. The school is on the semester calendar system and is a research university with high research activity. There are 11,896 undergraduate students and 20,533 graduate students at The George Washington University. The freshman class has 2,592 students. Students attend full-time. It is a very selective institution with a low transfer-in rate; 37% of students who apply to The George Washington more

Fields of study offered at The George Washington University

Agriculture (1 major)
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Architecture (2 majors)
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies (6 majors)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- European Studies/Civilization
- Latin American Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (19 majors)
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
- Epidemiology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Genetics, General
- Genome Sciences/Genomics
- Human/Medical Genetics
- Immunology
- Microbiology, General
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Pharmacology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Support Services (17 majors)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Finance, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Knowledge Management
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Meeting and Event Planning
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Office Management and Supervision
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Project Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism and Public Relations (11 majors)
- Communication, General
- Health Communication
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Journalism
- Journalism, Other
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Political Communication
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Publishing
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 majors)
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Criminal Justice and Security Services (4 majors)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Securities Services Administration/Management
Education (22 majors)
- 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 in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- International and Comparative Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Engineering (10 majors)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineerin
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies and Technicians (2 majors)
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature (5 majors)
- American Literature (United States)
- Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Fitness and Recreation Studies (1 major)
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (9 majors)
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Russian Language and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Clinical Sciences (38 majors)
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Environmental Health
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services Administration
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hematology Technology/Technician
- International Public Health/International Health
- Medicine
- Medicine (MD)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing, Other
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
- Public Health, Other
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
History (1 major)
- History, General
Interdisciplinary Studies (4 majors)
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Neuroscience
Legal Professions and Studies (11 majors)
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
- Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
- International Law and Legal Studies
- International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
- Law
- Law (LL.B, J.D.)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
- Legal Support Services, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences (2 majors)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics (4 majors)
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, General
- Statistics, General
Natural Resources and Conservation (1 major)
- Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 majors)
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences (4 majors)
- Chemistry, General
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Physics, General
Psychology (4 majors)
- Clinical Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology, General
- Social Psychology
Public Administration and Social Work (6 majors)
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Human Services, General
- International Policy Analysis
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences (13 majors)
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Criminology
- Development Economics and International Development
- Economics, General
- Geography
- International Economics
- International Relations and Affairs
- National Security Policy Studies
- Physical and Biological Anthropology
- Political Science and Government, General
- Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts (16 majors)
- Acting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Dance, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Documentary Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Film/Cinema Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Interior Design
- Music, General
- Painting
- Photography
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Visual and Performing Arts, General


Tuition and fees	$41,655
Total price for out-of-state students living on campus	$54,125
Total price for in-state students living on campus	$54,125
Percentage receiving any financial aid	57%
Average amount of institutional grant aid received	$23,598
Average amount of student loan aid received	$7,484