George Washington University Admissions Information

44%
Acceptance Rate
$80
Application Fee
27,094
Total Applicants
22%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at George Washington University has a 44% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. George Washington University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

44%

Selective

Application Volume

27,094

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

22%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at George Washington University has a 44% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at George Washington University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$80

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at George Washington University. About 30% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,350 to 1,500. Additionally, about 12% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 31 to 34.

SAT Scores

30% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1350 โ€“ 1500

Reading and Writing

200

800

680 โ€“ 750

Math

200

800

670 โ€“ 750

ACT Scores

12% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

31 โ€“ 34

English

1

36

32 โ€“ 35

Math

1

36

28 โ€“ 35

Admission Statistics

27,094 students applied to GWU. Of those, 44% were accepted (11,798 students). Of these 11,798 accepted students, 2,539 chose to enroll.

27,094

Total Applicants

11,798

Students Admitted

2,539

Students Enrolled

44%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
27,094
Admitted
11,798
Enrolled
2,539