by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending George Washington University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Published attendance costs at George Washington University works out to about $80,727.00 per academic year.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $67,710.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,017.00 |
| Total cost | $80,727.00 |
| That is 146% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $80,727.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$47,270.00 |
| Net price | $33,457.00 |
| That is 2% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $80,727.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$66,416.00 |
| Net price | $14,311.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 4.2% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $14,910.00 | $34,858.00 | $84,107.00 |
| Senior year | $16,863.00 | $39,423.00 | $95,121.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $63,493.00 | $148,436.00 | $358,156.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,188.00 | $56,549.00 | $136,444.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $731.00 | $1,708.00 | $4,122.00 |
| Total amount paid | $87,681.00 | $204,985.00 | $494,600.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $14,910.00 | $34,858.00 | $84,107.00 |
| Senior year | $15,535.00 | $36,318.00 | $87,629.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $30,445.00 | $71,175.00 | $171,736.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,598.00 | $27,115.00 | $65,425.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $350.00 | $819.00 | $1,976.00 |
| Total amount paid | $42,043.00 | $98,291.00 | $237,162.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $36,586.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $37,454.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $21,396.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $18,171.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,863.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $33,540.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $53,974.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s George Washington University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of George Washington University stands at $19,500.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $12,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $19,500.00 |
| 75th | $29,400.00 |
| 90th | $34,900.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $19,500.00 |
| Middle income | $20,000.00 |
| High income | $19,500.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $19,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,500.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of George Washington University stands at $2,249.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at George Washington University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 1.0% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at George Washington University add up to $2,249,641,024.00 across 61,010 borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 862 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $22,103.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 101 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,657.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh George Washington University, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.