If you are applying to GW, the regular decision application deadline is January 5 and the application fee is $80.
Students who apply to GW for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.
Here's an overiew of some of GW's admissions stats.
GW 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 45% |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 29% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 18% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for The George Washington University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Info Not Available | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | Yes | January 5 | February 1 |
Early Action | Info Not Available | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 1 | April 1 |
The George Washington University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with GW directly for more information about early applications.
Early Decision II applications are due January 5. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.
The early decision acceptance rate at GW is 66%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 50%. In 2022, GW admitted 646 of the 986 students who applied early decision.
➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
GW is an extremely difficult school to get into.
In 2021, GW accepted 50% of all applicants, approximately 13,539 from 27,236 applicants.
Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like GW, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.
Transfer student admissions is very difficult.
In 2022, GW waitlisted 6,187 students. Of those, 2,798 eventually received an admissions offer.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.
What does GW consider during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with GW for more information on admission factors.
To apply to GW, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with GW's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | ||||
Interview | ||||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Transcript of High School Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) |
GW has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
Out of all students that were admitted, 25% submitted a class rank. At GW 45% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 79% were in the top 25% and 97% were in the top 50%.
At The George Washington University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | –– |
3.75 and 3.99 | –– |
3.50 and 3.74 | –– |
3.25 and 3.49 | –– |
3.00 and 3.24 | –– |
2.50 and 2.9 | –– |
2.00 and 2.49 | –– |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to GW directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
GW looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
GW is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 29% of GW's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 18% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other GW applicants, you should strive to score between 1320 and 1460 (or higher!) on the SAT. At GW 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1460 and 25% of scored lower than 1320, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of GW students scored 750 or higher and 75% of students scored 660 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of GW students scored 740 or higher, and 75% scored a 660 or higher.
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To be most competitive at GW, you should strive to earn between 30 and 34 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for GW's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.
A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for GW students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.
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For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to GW.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1.
Transfer students can enroll in GW during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to GW?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to GW.
Does GW accept transfer credits?
✅ GW accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does GW accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
❌ GW does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to GW?
❌ No, GW is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is GW's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for GW is 50%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at GW?
🟨 GW may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
What is the early action acceptance rate at GW?
🟨 GW may or may not offer early action. Information on early action including EA acceptance rates have not been provided.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into GW? GW is a selective institution. The GW acceptance rate is 50%. This means that the institution accepts 49 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to GW is Jan 5.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to GW is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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