George Washington University (GWU, GWU, GW) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Washington, D.C. is most certainly the cultural capital of the world. In addition to the countless foreign embassies and international organizations present in D.C., the city serves as home to the full spectrum of values, beliefs, and tastes inherent in our own nation. And within the District there is no greater single embodiment of this cultural, ideological, and individual diversity than The George Washington University campus (GWU). Situated next door to the State Department, three blocks from the White House, across the street from the World Bank, and minutes from Downtown, GW offers unparalleled access to some of the most powerful institutions in the world

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Information Summary

Ranks 4th in Dist. of Columbia and 210th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	92.3
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$71,930
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	32 / 1460
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	17 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	93% / 33%
Enrollment Total (all students)	28,172

Academics

The foundation of any university is the quality of its academic programs. This quality, reflected in the accomplishments of its students, is generated by the faculty through their innovative teaching methods and their commitment to the furthering of knowledge by investigative research. The faculty here excel on both fronts: the professors have proven a commitment to generating new information and being on the forefront with knowledge that benefits not only their students, but their society as a whole. Additionally, the professors constantly seek a problembased approach to learning that takes advantage of the numerous experiential opportunities available in the city. For instance, the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) recently undertook an initiative to place every incoming freshman in an internship that would provide real world experience, as well as offer a unique perspective on the applications of the student

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Admissions

Admission to GWU is highly competitive, with more than 20,000 applications for 2,400 spaces. The school is one of only sixteen private schools with over 15,000 applications per year, and one of only a handful of private institutions with more than 20,000. Quality academics, an unparalleled location, and amazing professional opportunities combine to make the school very attractive to students all over the country and the world. This mass appeal provides for the incredible diversity found at the university

Financial Aid

The university administers more than $85 million in aid each year to students, with the average aid package in recent years totaling around $21,800 per student. The office of Student Financial Assistance works tirelessly to help students secure aid in the form of institutional and federal grants, work study, and federal loans. To be considered for financial assistance, students must submit the Free Application for federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile. Incoming freshmen are encouraged to submit these materials as early as possible. In addition to the aid provided by the federal government, the university also offers a number of academic and need-based awards, which include the University Alumni Award, The George Washington Guaranteed Grant, and more than 100 various university scholarships.

Students can check eligibility, learn about specific requirements, and obtain application materials by visiting the office of Student Financial Assistance website.

Fixed-Tuition – Lead the Way

As everyone applying to college knows, tuition costs continue to rise even while students are in school, thus making tuition more expensive each year and increasing the burden of aid that students must seek as they continue their education. GWU is one of the first schools in the nation to offer a fixed-tuition plan that promises students a fixed-tuition amount throughout all four years of college. What students pay their freshman year will be the same amount they pay as seniors. This approach allows families to more accurately budget college expenses and eases the burden on students to find increased funding while still in school.

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Students

Any university located in the heart of a large metropolitan area will have a plethora of social activities available to help students enjoy the extracurricular aspects of their college experience. What makes this school unique is how many of those metropolitan activities actually occur right on campus

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Athletics

The Lerner Health and Wellness Center, is a state of the art wellness and workout facility with everything from Pilates and yoga to weightlifting and squash. Two top-floor basketball courts provide amazing nighttime views of the Lincoln Memorial and National Mall. The facility provides a perfect place to work on skills for the wide range of intramural and club sports available for students. Those interested in training for NCAA sports will be pleased to see the selection GWU offers

Local Community

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Alumni

Graduates typically go on to be as active, concerned, and committed as they were as undergraduates. Many stay on to pursue advanced degrees from among the university

Faculty

More than ninety-two percent of the faculty members have a doctorate degree. Students also benefit from a wealth of adjunct faculty in the D.C. metropolitan region who are often considered experts in their fields. Lawyers, politicians, lobbyists, artists, engineers, and many other professionals share their knowledge and expertise with students in a number of specialized courses designed for students with a particular interest in a certain subject. No matter what area students are hooked on, they

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