Conference:
A-10
Region:
Mid-Atlantic
Founded:
1821
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Setting:
Urban
Application Deadline:
1/10
Application Fee:
$65
Selectivity:
More selective
SAT Critical Reading:
620
SAT Math:
620
SAT Writing:
620-690
ACT Composite:
26
In State Tuition:
$37,030
Out State Tuition:
$37,030
Room & Board:
$11,520
Student Faculty Ratio:
13:1
Student Body:
10,813
Avg. Cost of Supplies:
$1,000
Required Fees:
$30
Avg. GPA:
N/A
Endowment:
$1,156,256,000
CCTV
Future politicians of America: welcome to your first foot in the door. Being one of the most politically active schools in the country, DC itself does play a determining factor; however, even more so is the political fervor that students bring with them to GW. The depth of human resources and strong academics give students a variety of reputable options- among them a competitive poly sci program, along with a distinguished international school of affairs. No matter your interest, ambition and drive are a necessity for students seeking to thrive here.
The Prudent Student (October 11, 2009)
Who says a college education springs from a book or lecture hall? For hundreds of incoming freshmen at The George Washington University, it begins at a bilingual education center or at the largest homeless shelter in Washington, D.C.
Before they even set foot in the classroom, these students get a taste of the one-of-a-kind learning opportunities available from a university in the heart of the nation's capital. Through Community Building Community (CBC), they spend three days volunteering at dozens of sites across the District of Columbia.
It's essentially a crash course on the diverse communities - and social disparities - that challenge Washington. The volunteerism also shows students the power they have to make a positive impact on the city they'll call home for the next four years.
As Megan Mozina, CBC coordinator in the Office of Community Service, explains: "We hope this program will instill a drive in students to keep them volunteering and working to improve the problems they see."
One of CBC's most enduring relationships dates to 1990. That's when Peter Konwerski, the assistant vice president for student and academic support services, and Mark Andersen at the We Are Family initiative collaborated on a way for GW students to learn about outreach and advocacy. A network of volunteers at We Are Family, located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood, forms a bridge to at-risk senior citizens living at or below the poverty line.
The Prudent Student (October 11, 2009)
The George Washington University was created in 1821 through an Act of the Congress, fulfilling George Washington's vision of an institution in the nation's capital dedicated to educating and preparing future leaders.
Today, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. We have more than 20,000 students-from all 50 states, the District and more than 130 countries-studying a rich range of disciplines: from forensic science and creative writing to international affairs and computer engineering, as well as medicine, public health, the law and public policy.
GW comprises three campuses-Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon in Washington, D.C., and Ashburn, VA.-as well as several graduate education centers in the metropolitan area and Hampton Roads, VA.
JamesK (July 6, 2009)
M Street has so much to do here. Everyone hangs out there.
mle1937 (March 4, 2009)
If you know you want to study political science or get involved in politics, this is the school to go to in Washington, D.C.
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