by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at George Washington University, situated in Washington, DC.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Selective (30-50%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 47% |
| Application Fee | $80 (waivable) |
George Washington University had 27,016 applications. Of those, 12,723 gained acceptance, and 2,459 ultimately registered.
| Applicant Total | 27,016 |
| Accepted | 12,723 |
| Enrolled | 2,459 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 2,440 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 19 |
Getting into George Washington University is 47.1%. This makes the school moderately selective. The school admits men and women at different rates at George Washington University: women are accepted at a rate of 48% compared to 46% for male applicants.
The enrollment percentage for George Washington University is 19%. This means that 19% of admitted applicants chose to attend. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 20% compared to 19% for men.
Gender data for applicants and admitted students at George Washington University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,735 | 17,272 |
| Admitted | 4,432 | 8,286 |
| Enrolled | 843 | 1,616 |
About 26% of admitted students at GWU provided SAT results (648 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 680 and 750. SAT Math scores ranged from 670 and 750.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 680 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 670 | 750 |
| Combined Total | 1350 | 1500 |
GWU received ACT scores from 11% of admitted applicants (272 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 31 and 34.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 34 |
| English/Reading | 32 | 35 |
| Math | 27 | 32 |
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