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Being a smaller, private school means students receive closer attention. This can work to your disadvantage, because in some classes, you can’t disappear—the teacher will most likely know you.
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Overall Experience
George Washington -
Washington, DC
Students at GW tend to complain a lot about the bureaucratic administration, pricey tuition, perhaps unnecessary new facilities, and excessive nickel-and-diming. However, most students stay at GW for four years—GW’s retention rate is 92 percent. Many students are also upset about how GW compares academically to other schools, and that the science labs and facilities are run-down and old. GW students want the best and sometimes the University does not live up to their expectations. Although GW provides students with a large variety of entertaining on-campus activities, students can also go off-campus and enjoy the city. The University’s location in Washington makes most GW students’ experiences worthwhile and interesting. GW would not be the same, or as wonderful, if it were not located in DC. The city adds life, variety, and uniqueness to the campus environment. Students have the opportunity to land internships while taking classes; to attend off-campus shows, productions, and sporting events; to dine at different restaurants; to bar- and club- hop; to explore museums; or to just relax for the day by the monuments or at the Waterfront. Washington is the perfect college town because it attracts young people from all over the country, gives students amazing opportunities, and is easy to manage. GW is a great place to be—most students are happy to spend their four years here.
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"The administration is horrible, and it is a complete joke to get anything done with financial aid, but the professors are wonderful, and there is so much to do and see in the city." |
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"I would like to prepare freshmen for the fact that there are going to be lots of people that suck. There are lots of snobby, rich girls from New York and New Jersey. But on the other hand, I have met some of the coolest people ever. You really need to find your niche at GW, and once you do, things are all good. There are some great professors, and living in the city gives you the opportunity to get some really great internships while you are an undergrad." |
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"GW was exactly the school I wanted to go to. After high school, I was ready for change and ready to go out to the real world. To this day, I still know that coming to GW was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. DC is probably one of my favorite cities in the country, and since going to GW, I have made some of the best friends I have ever known. I also had the opportunity to study abroad, which I recommend to everyone. GW truly is a school that encourages independence and allows everyone their own path. The student body is so diverse that you’ll always find people who are similar to you at GW. GW is a school that becomes what you make of it. Everyone who goes there has a different experience. I would never change my decision to go here, and I’m glad I’m here." |
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"All I can say is that I had trouble deciding where to go to school. However, there’s nothing bad I can say about GW. I absolutely love it here." |
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"I absolutely loved the past four years at GW. I just graduated and cannot think of a better place to have gone to school. Washington, DC was the most exciting and amazing city in which to attend college and live. The shopping, restaurants, bars, clubs, historical sites, and cultural things leave nothing to be desired. They are all top-notch and make going to GW that much better. Although there is a lot of red tape at GW, the overall experience you’ll have here and all the positives of the school and the city far outweigh the negatives." |
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By The Numbers
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Full-Time Undergraduates:
9,797
Part-Time Undergraduates:
1,170
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Total Male Undergraduates:
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4,794
Total Female Undergraduates:
6,173
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Overall Acceptance Rate:
38%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
63%
Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered
Regular Acceptance Rate:
36%
Total Applicants:
20,159
Total Acceptances:
7,726
Freshman Enrollment:
2,669
Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
35%
Early Decision Deadline:
Early Decision One: November 1
Early Decision Two: December 1
Early Decision Notification:
Early Decision One: Mid-December
Early Decision Two: Early February
Regular Decision Deadline:
December 1 for Part One
January 15 for Part Two
Regular Decision Notification:
Late March
Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1
Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
2,284
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Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
178
Transfer Applications Received:
2,109
Transfer Applications Accepted:
781
Transfer Students Enrolled:
351
Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
37%
SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either
SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1180 – 1370
SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
590 – 690
SAT II Requirements:
None
Freshman Retention Rate:
92%
Top 10% of High School Class:
59%
Application Fee:
$60
Supplemental Forms?:
Yes
Admissions Phone:
(202) 994-6040
Admissions Web Site:
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