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George Washington University
  • 4 Year
  • WASHINGTON, DC
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George Washington University
#2 in Best Colleges in District of Columbia
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • 2,157 reviews
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    George Washington University Academics

    George Washington Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    85%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    88%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    70%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $11,768
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      51%
    • 20-39
      28%
    • 40-99
      18%
    • 100+
      3%

    Most Popular Majors

    • International Relations
      538 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      311 Graduates
    • Nursing
      303 Graduates
    • Medical Laboratory Technician
      238 Graduates
    • Economics
      176 Graduates
    • Finance
      153 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      138 Graduates
    • International Business
      132 Graduates
    • Biology
      94 Graduates
    • Marketing
      82 Graduates
    99%
    of students say they attend class. 73 responses

    George Washington Professors

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
    Female Professors
    47%
    Male Professors
    53%
    Average Professor Salary
    $167,136
    Poll
    40%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 73 responses
    Full-Time Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      6%
    • Asian American
      16%
    • Hispanic
      4%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      72%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    84%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 133 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say professors care about their students' success. 132 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 132 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 133 responses
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