Academics at George Washington University

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at George Washington University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at George Washington University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at George Washington University is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 52% of instructors full time, George Washington University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at George Washington University can choose from 116 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at George Washington University are shown below:

The most popular majors at George Washington University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at George Washington University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether George Washington University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 844 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well George Washington University retains and graduates its students — 92% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research at George Washington University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at George Washington University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at George Washington University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at George Washington University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at George Washington University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at George Washington University — the schools accreditation and what it means