Washington, DC
Competitive — only about 44 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 41% to 44% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 26,978 | 11,019 | 2,619 | 41% |
| 2020 | 26,405 | 11,366 | 1,978 | 43% |
| 2021 | 27,236 | 13,539 | 2,571 | 50% |
| 2022 | 27,266 | 13,354 | 2,941 | 49% |
| 2023 | 27,094 | 11,798 | 2,539 | 44% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,463 of 17,419 women and 4,335 of 9,675 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
George Washington University has an acceptance rate of 44% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 11,798 of 27,094 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 44 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
27,094 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,539 enrolled.
No. George Washington University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 41% to 44% — it has become less selective.