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George Washington University
About George Washington University
The George Washington University is a four-year, private, not-for-profit school located in Washington, D.C. It offers undergraduate degrees, master’s degrees, professional- and research-based doctorate degrees, and post-baccalaureate and -master’s certificates. The school emphasizes celebrating diverse perspectives and experiences, and its motto is “Study, act, solve.” Moving the world forward through scholastic research, quality education, and service to community is the school’s primary objective.
Type
4 yr
Private not-for-profit 
Tuition
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Financial Aid Percent
66%
Graduation Rate
Not available
Status
Accredited
Why George Washington University?
The George Washington University deeply values academia, scholarship, and research. Its primary goal, however, is to encourage students to use their hard-earned knowledge to build meaningful careers that contribute to communities, nations, and the world. As such, GWU gives students access to tutoring, writing services, disabilities services, career services, and other programs to help them meet their goals. Emphasizing both academic and professional achievement, programs and services at GWU help students grow their skills and knowledge and learn how to apply them in the professional world.
Here are more reasons to consider earning your graduate degree at GW:
Diversity
GW embraces diversity and attracts a wide range of staff, students, and faculty from around the world. Through on-campus and in-class programming, GWU celebrates and demonstrates its respect for the school population’s wealth of perspectives, viewpoints, values, and experiences. GWU’s task force on Access and Success seeks to expand opportunities for low-income students and helps encourage student attendance and academic success.
Research and Discovery
The George Washington University has a Carnegie classification of highest research activity and devotes many of its resources to encouraging, supporting, and conducting life-changing research. Research in tissue regeneration, drug delivery, and developing sustainable ecosystems, for example, mark just the beginning of the school’s research efforts. Whether faculty and research assistants are focusing on building robots to help autistic children, better understanding nuclear reactor behavior in earthquakes, advancing mechanical innovation by studying sea lions, or any number of other activities across disciplines, researchers at GWU keep their eyes on innovation and service.
Service and Civic Engagement
The George Washington University’s Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service engages students in leading, volunteering, and innovating through its programs. The school meets community needs on campus, in the Washington D.C. community, and throughout the world through students’ efforts. Programs involve supporting and tutoring D.C. youth, volunteering in different parts of the world, and numerous other opportunities designed to promote sustainability, human rights, quality education, and more. Programs occur during the school year or over school breaks.
Devotion to Those Who Serve
Gw welcomes and honors military and veteran students, supporting them in using their dedication, leadership skills, and experiences to find fulfilling career paths. The school’s Military and Veteran Student Services office ensures that veterans, active-duty military, and their children get the support they need to pursue their education.
Numerous Schools and Colleges
GW has 14 schools and colleges devoted to specific disciplines and areas of study. This means that George Washington University’s programs exist within a collective of researchers and faculty devoted to the subjects you want to study. Whether you want to study through the George Washington University law school, formally called “GW Law,” the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences, the Elliot School of International Affairs, the School of Nursing, or another school within GWU, you can rest assured you rest in knowledgeable, skilled, and professional hands.
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Mission, Vision and Values
The George Washington University dedicates itself to advancing human well-being and values a dynamic, student-focused community alive with cultural and intellectual diversity. The school’s foundation is one built on integrity, creativity, and openness to exploring new ideas. George Washington University devotes itself to excellence in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge. To fulfill its mission and to help the school and its populace thrive, GWU strives to provide high quality education, conduct sound and innovative research, and build meaningful partnerships with surrounding communities.
Admissions:
George Washington University admissions varies by school and program. Therefore, applicants should follow these steps to apply: first, select a program of interest. Second, review the specifics on how to apply. Third, assemble supporting documents. And finally, submit a completed application.
- Program Requirements: at minimum, you will likely need to submit academic records (transcripts, etc.); a statement of purpose or other essay(s); letters of recommendation; standardized test scores (when appropriate); and resumes, evidence of held certificates, writing samples, and other supporting documents. Remember that programs could require you to submit these and other materials as George Washington University admission requirements vary by school and program.
- International Students: International students need to meet additional admissions requirements. For example, they may need to submit TOEFL or other language-proficiency exam scores, visas, transcribed transcripts, and more.
- Military and Veteran Applicants: GWU’s Office of Military and Veteran Student Services is available to help active-duty military and veterans access their military benefits and otherwise complete their applications.
Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation
George Washington University has a total graduate enrollment of 15330
Graduate attendance rate of 50% part-time and 50% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 George Washington University awarded: 197 associates, 3021 bachelor's degrees, 4597 master's degrees, 191 post-master's certificates, 834 doctor's degrees - professional practice, 240 doctor's degrees - research/scholarship
Graduate attendance rate of 50% part-time and 50% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 George Washington University awarded: 197 associates, 3021 bachelor's degrees, 4597 master's degrees, 191 post-master's certificates, 834 doctor's degrees - professional practice, 240 doctor's degrees - research/scholarship
Financial Aid
Students at George Washington University may be eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized or Federal Graduate PLUS loans. Otherwise, students might pay their George Washington University graduate tuition using private loans, scholarships, work-study options, assistantships, military benefits, employer benefits, or other sources of funding. Law and medical students might have distinct or additional options for securing financial aid. Financial aid at GWU is offered to students who qualify for it.
Accreditation is a process that assesses whether or not colleges and university meet rigorous educational standards set for a particular region. Accrediting bodies are independent from schools and determine the extent to which schools do or do not meet set standards. Accredited schools are ones that have met accrediting agencies’ requirements.
George Washington University has regional institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and George Washington University law is accredited by the American Bar Association. Additional programs have accreditation from:
- The American Physical Therapy Association
- The American Psychological Association
- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- The Council on Education for Public Health
- The Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- The National Association of Schools of Music
Campus Locations
George Washington University provides more than lectures and assignments to write papers; it offers students a place to debate and discuss national and global issues and how to make a difference in the world. Best of all, it encourages students to put their knowledge and skills to use in the real world.
George Washington University Program Highlights: the Online M.B.A.
Business is one of the most popular George Washington University majors, and earning an online M.B.A. helps students develop advanced knowledge and skills across areas of business. By growing your knowledge of key business issues and theories and developing both hard and soft skills, you will be better able to pursue your career with passion. Benefits of the online M.B.A. at George Washington University include:
- Cutting Edge Technology: the digital classroom at GWU includes videos, video cases, podcasts, animations, and other pre-recorded content in addition to traditional reading assignments.
- Live Sessions: Each M.B.A. course offers opportunities to participate in live discussion sessions where students can participate in lectures, case-studies, and/or group activities. Recorded sessions are available to students afterwards.
- Flexibility: Students can start their online M.B.A. in fall, spring, or summer semesters and can complete their courses online or on campus. Students complete their studies at times convenient to them, and course instructors provide office hours for direct connection.
- Emphases and Customization: Students can focus their studies in two areas beyond their core curricula and customize their learning to best fit their professional goals and need.
Whether you earn your M.B.A. entirely online or on the George Washington University campus, you are likely to make meaningful connections with diverse people from across the country and around the globe.