Washington, District of Columbia · Private · 11,182 undergrads
George Washington University admitted 47% of applicants for fall 2025 (12,741 of 27,034, Common Data Set 2025-26). Of the 2,858 students who took a spot on the wait list, 616 were admitted (22%). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310–1450.
The numbers
Applied
27,034
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
31–34
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
19%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$80
waivers exist
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Can I get into George Washington University?
47% of applicants get in
Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1310–1450 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
27,034 applied, 12,741 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
Does George Washington University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked George Washington University's fall 2027 rule yet. George Washington University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
6,084 students were offered a wait-list spot and 2,858 took one. 616 of them got in (22%).
Common Data Set, fall 2025.
What George Washington University looks at
Counts most
How hard your classes were, GPA.
Counts a lot
Essay, recommendations, activities, talent or ability, volunteering.
Also considered
SAT or ACT scores, character, first in your family to go to college, A parent or relative went there, where you live, work experience, showing interest (visits, emails).
As George Washington University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is George Washington University's acceptance rate?
George Washington University admitted 47% of applicants for fall 2025 (12,741 of 27,034, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for George Washington University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310–1450. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Does George Washington University take students off the wait list?
6,084 students were offered a wait-list spot and 2,858 took one. 616 of them got in (22%).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
