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GWU Housing Costs

$15,260 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$3,240 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,400 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$1,625 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

George Washington University Room and Board Costs and How They Measure up?

Understanding all of the expenses associated with attending college will enable you to make the right college decision. These extra costs of housing, food, and supplies can add up quick!

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GWU Living Expenses In 2021, GWU students spent $15,260 for housing and $3,240 for the meal plan.

Learn George Washington University costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, and also dining plans in addition to other charges in the table below.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$15,440$15,440
— Housing      $15,260
— Meals      $3,240
Other Living Expenses$1,625$1,625
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,400
Total$18,465$18,465

What's Room & Board Going to Cost Over 4 Years? The Projected Sum Comes to $80,631

On-campus housing and dining at GWU have changed around 3.7% for each of the past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If existing trends in housing and meal expenses carry on, we expect incoming first years in 2022 to pay about $19,117 in their first year of college. By their closing year a student would pay an average of $19,794 for a two-year degree, and $21,223 for a four-year degree.

Over the duration of acquiring your degree the total will come to approximately $80,631 for a four-year stay or $38,912 for a two-year stay.

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More Details on Living On Campus

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether GWU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity6,693

Campus Costs are Above Average

GWU students spend $18,465 to stay on campus, while the average student nationwide will pay only $15,282.

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