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. Chartered in 1821 by the United States Congress, GWU 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
85%
Median SAT Score
1375
Median ACT Score
31
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$55,961
Fees (in-state)
$88
| 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
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
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 Law, Political Science, and Criminal Justice
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United States Army lieutenant general
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American ornithologist and avian paleontologist
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