University in Washington, D.C.
George Washington University (GWU) was founded in 1821, under the name of Columbian College, by an act of the US Congress, signed by President James Monroe.
In 1873, the university underwent an expansion, changing its name to Columbian University. In 1904, it assumed its present name, and in 1912 it moved its campus to its present location in the Washington neighborhood of Foggy Bottom.
Today, GWU consists of 14 colleges and schools, including the:
Both the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank operate out of offices located on GWU’s main campus in Foggy Bottom, just blocks away from the White House and the US State Department.
With a student body topping 27,000, GWU is the largest university located in the United States’ capital city.
As might be expected, many GWU-connected students and faculty have been prominent in the public life of the United States and other countries.
For example, we may note the following well-known GWU alumni:
Of special interest is GWU Law School graduate Belva Ann Bennett, who in 1879 became the first woman authorized to argue cases before the US Supreme Court. Also, sitting US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas formerly lectured at the GWU Law School.
Among GWU-connected individuals in the STEM disciplines, we may mention:
Other GWU-associated individuals include:
The George Washington University is a private research university in Washington, D.C.. It was chartered in 1821 by an official act of the United States Congress.The university is organized into 14 colleges and schools, including the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the Elliott School of International Affairs, the GW School of Business, the School of Media and Public Affairs, the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, the GW Law School and the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. George Washington's main Foggy Bottom Campus is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank located on campus and the White House and the U.S. Department of State within blocks of campus. GW hosts numerous research centers and institutes, including the National Security Archive and the Institute for International Economic Policy. GW has two satellite campuses: the Mount Vernon Campus, located in D.C.'s Foxhall neighborhood and the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. George Washington is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia.
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
26,405
Acceptance
43%
Graduation Rate
81%
Median SAT Score
1375
Median ACT Score
31
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$54,453
Fees (in-state)
$85
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $17,614 |
| 30K-48K | $17,924 |
| 48K-75K | $22,287 |
| 75K-110K | $29,282 |
| 110K+ | $46,572 |
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$82,400
Employed
91%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
21K
Under-Grads
12K
Graduates
9K
Where will you be attending?
Location
1918 F Street, NW,
Washington DC
20052
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
46 per 100k
Violent Crime
11 per 100k
Who are George Washington University's Most influential alumni?
George Washington University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of . George Washington University’s most academically influential people include Tom Fitton, J. William Fulbright, and David Kellermann.