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Applying to George Washington University in Washington, DC : Info & How-To

Thinking about applying to George Washington University? This college located in Washington, DC, USA is considered to be of average selectivity as compared to other colleges nationwide.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Considered but Not Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$80
Admissions Website	https://www.gwu.edu/admissions-aid
Online Appliation Website	https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/apply-gw

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Average Selectivity
Applications Accepted	43%

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Is It Hard to Get Into GWU?

Acceptance Rate

If you're applying to George Washington University you'll face some tough competition, since the school's acceptance rate is only 43%. Definitely don't wait until the last minute to submit your application, since applying early may be in your favor.

Average Test Scores

About 50% of students accepted to GWU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 720. Math scores were between 630 and 730.

GWU received ACT scores from 27% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 30 and 33.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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