by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 42 |
| Literature | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.