- Acceptance rate: 47% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 680–750 reading and writing, 670–750 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 31–34 composite
- Average net price: $45,466 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what George Washington University reported: an acceptance rate of 47% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 31–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. George Washington University reviews each application.
George Washington University GPA requirements
George Washington University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and George Washington University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
George Washington University acceptance rate
George Washington University admitted 12,723 of 27,016 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 47%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
George Washington University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Washington, District of Columbia, with 11,677 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered George Washington University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 680 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 30 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1433 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What George Washington University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
George Washington University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $45,466 a year at George Washington University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is George Washington University?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. George Washington University admitted 47% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into George Washington University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. George Washington University admitted 47% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into George Washington University?
A lot: George Washington University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do George Washington University students have?
The middle 50% of George Washington University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 680–750 in reading and writing and 670–750 in math; ACT composite 31–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to George Washington University?
Check George Washington University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. George Washington University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 26% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.
What is the acceptance rate at George Washington University?
George Washington University's acceptance rate was 47% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,723 of 27,016 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does George Washington University look for?
George Washington University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does George Washington University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. George Washington University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at George Washington University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $45,466 a year at George Washington University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at George Washington University if a parent went there?
Yes. George Washington University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check George Washington University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: George Washington UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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