George Washington University
Washington, Washington, D.C. · Private
George Washington University admitted 47% of 27,034 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1310–1450 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 85% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
George Washington University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 5, 2027
- Regular decision
- January 5, 2027
The application fee is $80, and George Washington University accepts the Common App fee waiver. George Washington University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check George Washington University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
George Washington University offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
6,084 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,858 took it, and 616 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How George Washington University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
Considered
- Test scores
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- State residency
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $84,315 a year. After grants, students paid $45,466 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is George Washington University’s acceptance rate?
George Washington University admitted 47% of applicants: 12,741 of 27,034 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is George Washington University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 5, 2027, and regular decision is due January 5, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for George Washington University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1310 to 1450, with a median around 1390. A score at or above 1390 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is George Washington University’s application fee?
The application fee is $80 for 2026–27, and George Washington University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does George Washington University require?
Besides the application and transcript, George Washington University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does George Washington University have supplemental essays?
No. George Washington University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does George Washington University require the CSS Profile?
Yes. George Washington University uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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