by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at George Washington University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at George Washington University stood at $67,710 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $290; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 |
| Total | $67,710 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much would George Washington University cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how George Washington University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In DC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, George Washington University sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the George Washington University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at George Washington University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $59,780 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,110 |
| One Year Ago | $64,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $67,420 |
The following chart shows how tuition at GWU has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition moved up 4.2%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $70,556 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.19%, which puts the figure next year near $70,545.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $70,545 |
| In 2 Years | $73,498 |
| In 3 Years | $76,575 |
| In 4 Years | $79,781 |
| In 5 Years | $83,121 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $300,399.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at George Washington University, head to the George Washington University Financial Aid page.
