George Washington University
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1821
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
10,813
Environment:
Urban
Endowment:
$1,156,256,000
Admissions
Address
2121 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Website
http://www.gwu.edu
Admissions E-mail
gwadm@gwu.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
More Selective
Send application by:
January 10
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Kathryn M. Napper
Admissions office telephone:
(202) 994-6040
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
January 10
Decision sent by:
Accept offer by:
May 1 (or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter)
Early decision
Send application by:
December 1
Decision sent by:
December 15
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$65
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
Yes
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://gwired.gwu.edu/adm/apply/index.html
Tuition deposit:
$800 (Nonrefundable)
Room deposit:
N/A
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Required
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
4 |
| Mathematics |
2 |
4 |
| Science |
2 |
4 |
| Lab |
1 |
N/A |
| Foreign language |
2 |
4 |
| Social studies |
2 |
4 |
| History |
N/A |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
13 |
20 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
January 15
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing, ACT without writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
January 15
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Important
Extracurricular activities:
Important
Talent/ability:
Important
Character/personal qualities:
Considered
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Considered
Volunteer work:
Important
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
More Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
38%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
60%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
36%
Total applicants:
19,426
Total acceptances:
7,342
Total freshman enrollment:
2,458
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
38%
Male applicants:
8,124
Male acceptances:
3,398
Male freshman enrollment:
1,102
Female applicants:
11,302
Female acceptances:
3,944
Female freshman enrollment:
1,356
Out-of-state freshmen:
99%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
2,082
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
634
Students enrolled from waiting list:
97
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
65%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
92%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
100%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
52%
Average high school GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
93%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
590 – 690
Math:
600 – 690
Combined:
1190 – 1380
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
21.8% |
22.0% |
| 600-699 |
52.3% |
53.3% |
| 500-599 |
22.3% |
22.3% |
| 400-499 |
3.5% |
2.4% |
| 300-399 |
0.3% |
0.0% |
| 200-299 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
18%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
26 – 30
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
27.6% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
63.2% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
8.7% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
0.2% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
0.2% |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
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