George Washington University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
10.5K

Full + Part time Students
1:13

Faculty to Student Ratio
4%

Transfer Student Ratio
$34.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

GW is the intellectual center of an international city. Our faculty is working to deepen and expand our research efforts across all academic disciplines. Our academic community flourishes because of our partnerships with organizations and entities in this great city. Our students benefit from their experiences in and out of the classroom and have helped our university gain the distinction of being one of the most active issue- and service-oriented campuses in the country. GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital that offers many undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts and professional degree programs in medicine, public health, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs.

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Overview

Total Faculty	1,141
Full-Time Undergraduate	9,758
Part-Time Undergraduate	706
Transfer Students	381
Programs	303 Programs
Courses	1,568 Courses
Transfer Agreements	4 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	3,860 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$45,780
Out-of-State Tuition	$45,780
Books and Supplies	$1,275
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	41%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,591
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	60%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$27,065

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Traditionally, financing a college education is the responsibility of the family. The GWU realizes that the cost of a education may exceed a families ability. In such cases, GW provides a wide range of financial aid to help a family finance a GW education.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Each year we welcome nearly 350 new transfer students from more than 300 different colleges and universities.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	April 1
Fall	October 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

No minimum GPA required is published by George Washington University.
Official Transcripts:

An official transcript from each institution of higher education previously attended is required, as well as your official high school/secondary school transcript.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 30 semester hours of transferable credit, official standardized test scores are required.
Letters of Recommendation:

You must submit the College Official's Report Form for all institutions where you have been enrolled full-time.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is required for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a $75 non-refundable application fee.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration; however it is recommended.
Apply Here:

http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year and four-year institution varies by major. Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree is 30-45.