George Washington University
George Washington University is one of the twelve private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in District of Columbia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Washington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 27,973 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,610 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,375 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 91%). Every year 81% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.GWU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $53,435, and fees were $83. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $53,435 and $83 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students27,973 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate91% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 27 | 153 |
Master's degree | 2 | 27 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 3 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 1 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1922 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/16/2010 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Admission
41%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1280 to 1440 |
ACT | 29 to 32 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Recommended |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $75 |
Graduates | $80 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,520/credit | |
In State Students | $1,520/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,520/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,655/credit | |
In State Students | $1,655/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,655/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $68,400 | $68,400 | $68,400 |
ADN | 70 | $106,400 | $106,400 | $106,400 |
BSN | 125 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 |
FNP | 50 | $82,750 | $82,750 | $82,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 77% of George Washington University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 15% | $4,649 |
Other Federal Grant | 15% | $1,988 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $1,613 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 75% | $28,103 |
Federal Student Loans | 41% | $6,180 |
Private Loans | 2% | $25,065 |
$37,638
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$14,934 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,926 |
$48,001 to $75,000$21,451 |
$75,001 to $110,000$31,039 |
Over $110,000$43,819 |
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Student Population
11,999
Undergrads
15,974
Graduates
16,633
Women
11,340
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
48% |
Non-resident alien |
15% |
Black/African American |
10% |
Asian |
10% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and District of Columbia state board of nursing.