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George Washington University, The

George Washington University, The
1918 F Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052

Official telephone: (202) 994-1000
Fax number: (202) 994-0325
Website: https://www.gwu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 202 994-6040
800 447-3765 3765 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 5
Application fee: $80
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: January 5 for SAT I/ACT, January 5 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 1,132
Number of early decision applications accepted: 748 (66%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 21%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1340 - 1470
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 31 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 31%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 15%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 27,266
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 13,354
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 2,014
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 1
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 96%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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