According to the school, George Washington University was founded in 1821 and chartered by the United States Congress, taking full advantage of its location in the midst of the nation’s capital. Students have the opportunity to plug into the extraordinary world of Washington, the political, policy, and research centers that move our country and the world. The number of majors and array of classroom experiences is almost boundless, but if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can custom tailor a major to fit your academic interests. Because GW is so close to the centers of thought and action in every field offered, it is easy to integrate its academic tradition, special programs, and faculty connections, with the best internship and job opportunities in the Washington metropolitan area. A generous scholarship and financial assistance program attracts top students from all parts of the country and the world.
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School Type: |
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Degrees Offered: |
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Students |
Enrolled Students: |
24,919 |
Student to Faculty Ratio: |
15 to 1 |
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Cost |
In State Tuition: |
$40,001 |
Out of State Tuition |
$40,001 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Students with Financial aid:** |
56% |
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** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid
Associate
- Associate's in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Associate's in Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Associate's in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor's in Accounting
- Bachelor's in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Bachelor's in American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Bachelor's in Anthropology
- Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics, General
- Bachelor's in Archeology
- Bachelor's in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
- Bachelor's in Asian Studies/Civilization
- Bachelor's in Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bachelor's in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Bachelor's in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Biophysics
- Bachelor's in Business/Commerce, General
- Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
- Bachelor's in Chinese Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, General
- Bachelor's in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, General
- Bachelor's in Computer Science
- Bachelor's in Creative Writing
- Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Bachelor's in Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Bachelor's in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Bachelor's in Economics, General
- Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor's in Engineering, General
- Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
- Bachelor's in Environmental Studies
- Bachelor's in Finance, General
- Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Geography
- Bachelor's in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Bachelor's in Geology/Earth Science, General
- Bachelor's in German Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Bachelor's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Bachelor's in History, General
- Bachelor's in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Bachelor's in Human Services, General
- Bachelor's in Human/Medical Genetics
- Bachelor's in Information Science/Studies
- Bachelor's in Interior Design
- Bachelor's in International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Bachelor's in International Relations and Affairs
- Bachelor's in Japanese Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Bachelor's in Journalism
- Bachelor's in Journalism, Other
- Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Bachelor's in Latin American Studies
- Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Bachelor's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Bachelor's in Music, General
- Bachelor's in Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Bachelor's in Philosophy
- Bachelor's in Physics, General
- Bachelor's in Political Communication
- Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
- Bachelor's in Psychology, General
- Bachelor's in Public Health, Other
- Bachelor's in Religion/Religious Studies
- Bachelor's in Rhetoric and Composition
- Bachelor's in Russian Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Sociology
- Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Statistics, General
- Bachelor's in Systems Engineering
- Bachelor's in Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Bachelor's in Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Bachelor's in Women's Studies
Master's Degrees
- Master's in Accounting
- Master's in Acting
- Master's in Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- Master's in American Government and Politics (United States)
- Master's in American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Master's in Anthropology
- Master's in Applied Mathematics, General
- Master's in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Master's in Art Therapy/Therapist
- Master's in Asian Studies/Civilization
- Master's in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Master's in Biochemistry
- Master's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Master's in Biostatistics
- Master's in Biotechnology
- Master's in Business Administration and Management, General
- Master's in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Master's in Chemistry, General
- Master's in Civil Engineering, General
- Master's in Computer Engineering, General
- Master's in Computer Science
- Master's in Computer Teacher Education
- Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Master's in Criminology
- Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master's in Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Master's in Design and Visual Communications, General
- Master's in Development Economics and International Development
- Master's in Economics, General
- Master's in Education, Other
- Master's in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Master's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
- Master's in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Master's in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
- Master's in Engineering/Industrial Management
- Master's in English Language and Literature, General
- Master's in Epidemiology
- Master's in European Studies/Civilization
- Master's in Evolutionary Biology
- Master's in Finance, General
- Master's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Master's in Forensic Science and Technology
- Master's in Geography
- Master's in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Master's in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Master's in Health Services Administration
- Master's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Master's in Hematology Technology/Technician
- Master's in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Master's in History, General
- Master's in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Master's in Immunology
- Master's in Information Science/Studies
- Master's in Interior Design
- Master's in International and Comparative Education
- Master's in International Economics
- Master's in International Law and Legal Studies
- Master's in International Public Health/International Health
- Master's in International Relations and Affairs
- Master's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Master's in Landscape Architecture
- Master's in Latin American Studies
- Master's in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Master's in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
- Master's in Legal Support Services, Other
- Master's in Mathematics Teacher Education
- Master's in Mathematics, General
- Master's in Mechanical Engineering
- Master's in Molecular Genetics
- Master's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Master's in Museology/Museum Studies
- Master's in Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Master's in Nursing Administration
- Master's in Office Management and Supervision
- Master's in Operations Management and Supervision
- Master's in Organizational Behavior Studies
- Master's in Photography
- Master's in Physician Assistant
- Master's in Physics, General
- Master's in Political Science and Government, General
- Master's in Psychology, General
- Master's in Public Administration
- Master's in Public Health Education and Promotion
- Master's in Public Health, General
- Master's in Public Health, Other
- Master's in Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
- Master's in Public Policy Analysis, General
- Master's in Public Relations/Image Management
- Master's in Publishing
- Master's in Religion/Religious Studies
- Master's in Rhetoric and Composition
- Master's in Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching
- Master's in Sociology
- Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General
- Master's in Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Master's in Statistics, General
- Master's in Systems Engineering
- Master's in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Master's in Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Master's in Women's Studies
Doctoral Degrees
- Doctoral in American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Doctoral in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Doctoral in Biomedical Sciences, General
- Doctoral in Biostatistics
- Doctoral in Business Administration and Management, General
- Doctoral in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Doctoral in Chemistry, General
- Doctoral in Civil Engineering, General
- Doctoral in Clinical Psychology
- Doctoral in Computer Engineering, General
- Doctoral in Computer Science
- Doctoral in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Doctoral in Curriculum and Instruction
- Doctoral in Economics, General
- Doctoral in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Doctoral in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Doctoral in Engineering/Industrial Management
- Doctoral in English Language and Literature, General
- Doctoral in Epidemiology
- Doctoral in Evolutionary Biology
- Doctoral in Genetics, General
- Doctoral in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Doctoral in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Doctoral in Health Services Administration
- Doctoral in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Doctoral in History, General
- Doctoral in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Doctoral in Immunology
- Doctoral in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Doctoral in International Law and Legal Studies
- Doctoral in Law
- Doctoral in Management Information Systems, General
- Doctoral in Mathematics, General
- Doctoral in Mechanical Engineering
- Doctoral in Medicine
- Doctoral in Molecular Genetics
- Doctoral in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Doctoral in Neuroscience
- Doctoral in Organizational Behavior Studies
- Doctoral in Pharmacology
- Doctoral in Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Doctoral in Physics, General
- Doctoral in Political Science and Government, General
- Doctoral in Psychology, General
- Doctoral in Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
- Doctoral in Public Policy Analysis, General
- Doctoral in Special Education and Teaching, General
- Doctoral in Statistics, General
- Doctoral in Systems Engineering
Certificates
- Certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Certificate in Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Certificate in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education Administration
- Graduate Certificate in American Government and Politics (United States)
- Graduate Certificate in Art Therapy/Therapist
- Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies/Civilization
- Graduate Certificate in Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Graduate Certificate in Chemistry, General
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Engineering, General
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
- Graduate Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Graduate Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction
- Graduate Certificate in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Graduate Certificate in Educational/Instructional Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering/Industrial Management
- Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
- Graduate Certificate in Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Health Services Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Graduate Certificate in International Economics
- Graduate Certificate in International Public Health/International Health
- Graduate Certificate in International Relations and Affairs
- Graduate Certificate in Knowledge Management
- Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture
- Graduate Certificate in Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Graduate Certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Graduate Certificate in Legal Support Services, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Museology/Museum Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant
- Graduate Certificate in Psychology, General
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health, General
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
- Graduate Certificate in Reading Teacher Education
- Graduate Certificate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Graduate Certificate in Special Education and Teaching, General
- Graduate Certificate in Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Statistics, General
- Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications Technology/Technician
- Graduate Certificate in Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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