George Washington University
Location: Washington, D.C. (urban)
Size: 11,762 students
Avg percent need-met: 92%
Acceptance rate: 43%
Middle 50% ACT: 29-33 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1290-1430 **Test Optional**
George Washington is a fantastic school in DC that stresses hands-on learning. Faculty are wonderful, and undergrads have access to plenty of connections and opportunities. They boast excellent international relations and journalism programs, and this is THE place to get a political science major. Classes emphasize practical learning and balance theory with application. Outside of class, lifestyles are pretty independent, and students create their own experience.
Popular majors / known for: Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Computer Science
Academic approach: Research University with many different colleges for undergraduate students
Fun fact / campus tradition: GWU students graduate on the National Mall!
Similarity to Columbia
GWU also has a general core curriculum, focused on reasoning and critical thinking in different academic areas
Columbia and George Washington are both based in large cities with many activities to engage with. Both schools lean into their locations, believing it to be a central aspect of the school
Application Details
RD deadline: January 5th
Priority deadline: November 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes, optional
Application fee: $80
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 1st
Interviews: Not Considered
School also featured in: Pre-Law, Big School Feel