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George Washington University
#2 in Best Colleges in District of Columbia
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Washington, DC
  • 2,035 reviews
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    George Washington University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    65%
    Average Housing Cost
    $14,345/ year
    Poll
    54%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.118 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.185 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $2,800/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 293 responses
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    • Whole foods
      20%
    • Off Campus
      18%
    • Sweetgreen
      11%
    • Founding Farmers
      10%
    • Tonic
      7%
    • Carvings
      6%
    • Crepeaway
      6%
    40%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.129 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 120 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      18%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      58%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      13%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      10%
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    Safety

    Safety
    C+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    84%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.129 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 87 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      23%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      56%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      16%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      5%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 104 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      25%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      58%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      12%
    • Not very visible.
      3%
    • We have campus police?
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 198 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      13%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      65%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      19%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Water Polo
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 111 responses
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    • Late-night trips to the monuments
      27%
    • Commencement on the National Mall
      18%
    • Spring Break
      11%
    • Midnight Breakfast
      7%
    • Colonial Inauguration
      6%
    • Spring Fling
      6%
    • George Washington's Birthday celebration
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 122 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      6%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      53%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      24%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      9%
    • Parties? What parties?
      8%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 40 responses
    Report
    • Every four years, the Inaugural Ball.
      35%
    • Spring Fling
      30%
    • The ones that are free
      18%
    • Frat/Sorority annual events
      8%
    • Fall Fest
      5%
    • Halloween
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    18%
    Women in Sororities
    26%
    50%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.160 responses
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