George Washington University Admission
Acceptance Rate
47.09%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.33%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,459
SAT Scores
1,430
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 27,016 students have applied and 12,723 students have allowed to admit to George Washington University (Acceptance rate: 47.09%). GWU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.33 % where 2,459 students have finally enrolled out of 12,723 admitted students.
GWU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Rice University and Georgetown University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 9.70%).
GWU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 51.06%).
How to Apply to George Washington University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply GWU. GWU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.gwu.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/apply-gw |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.gwu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.gwu.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://military.gwu.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://irp.gwu.edu/facts-and-dashboards |
| Disability Service | https://disabilitysupport.gwu.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at GWU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at George Washington University is 1,430 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of George Washington University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,525). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | 1,430 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,525 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia | 1,252 | 80 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At George Washington University, 648 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,430 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 720 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| Total | 1,350 | 1,430 | 1,500 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At George Washington University, 272 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 30 | 32 |
GWU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to George Washington University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |