George Washington University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.

George Washington University is a private research university with an acceptance rate of 41%. Considering applying to GW? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Why George Washington University?

• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Campus Features: Located in Foggy Bottom, near the White House, GW's location supports its international emphasis. Graduation is held on the National Mall. In 2014, the university merged with the Corcoran College of Art and Design.
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
• Athletics: The George Washington University Colonials compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Highlights: GW students come from all 50 states and over 130 countries. They can choose from over 70 undergraduate majors and 300 study abroad programs. Popular majors include international relations, international business, and political science.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, George Washington University had an acceptance rate of 41%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 41 students were admitted, making GW's admissions process competitive.

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to George Washington University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

George Washington University, which accepts fewer than half of applicants, has a competitive admissions pool with high average GPAs and SAT/ACT scores. However, GW has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. Strong application essays and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule which includes challenging AP, IB, and Honors courses. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades are outside GW's average range.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. Most admitted students had a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, an SAT score of 1200 or higher, and an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. Note that there are red dots (rejected students) and yellow dots (waitlisted students) hidden behind the green and blue of the graph. George Washington is highly selective, so some students with grades and test scores that were on target for admission were not accepted.

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