George Washington University Online

Highlights

• Massive Open Online Courses available to learners at no cost
• As a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, programs hold authorization or exemption in all 50 U.S. states.
• Extensive student service offerings designed to facilitate access to all institutional systems, services, and resources

Overview

Chartered by an Act of Congress in 1821, George Washington University offers academic programs to more than 28,000 students at three campuses and online. As the largest institution of higher education in Washington, D.C., GW is one of the largest private employers in the region. Proximity to national and international agencies, companies, media outlets, and organizations allows GW students to participate in more than 1,200 specialized internships and gain hands-on experience in finance, public policy, global affairs, communication, and healthcare. GW Online offers more than 100 academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students in fields including nursing, engineering, business, and law.

GWU Recognized as an Online College Leader

TBS has recognized GWU as a leader of online education in the area of nursing & healthcare for having several ranking online programs, offered by the following GWU schools:

• Milken Institute School of Public Health
• School of Nursing
• School of Medicine and Health Sciences

George Washington University Accreditation, Tuition, & Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

GW is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Programmatic accrediting bodies include The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the American Bar Association, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.

Tuition

• Online undergraduate tuition: $595 per credit hour
• Online undergraduate RN-to-BSN tuition: $640 per credit hour
• Online undergraduate health science active military personnel tuition: $250 per credit hour
• Online graduate tuition varies by program. For example:
• Homeland security, paralegal, publishing, organizational leadership, museum collections, and cybersecurity programs: $1,090 per credit hour
• Educational leadership program: $1,025
• Education technology leadership, job placement, rehabilitation counseling, and special education programs: $860 per credit hour

Admissions

First-year and transfer applicants to GW’s undergraduate programs submit a formal application through The Common App. Supporting documentation includes transcripts, recommendations, and essays, with standardized test scores optional since 2015.

Requirements for graduate students vary by program, but most students submit an application, supporting documentation, and an $80 nonrefundable fee through GW’s Graduate Application Center. Supporting documents include transcripts, standardized test scores, resumes, personal statements, and letters of recommendation. Applicants to GW’s Law School, M.D. Program, and the Milken Institute School of Public Health submit material directly to those entities.

Other Statistics

• Non-medical faculty members: 1,166; medical faculty: 1,197
• Percentage of students receiving scholarships or financial aid: 72%
• Military service members, veterans, and dependents attending GW: 1,800

School Profile

• Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 92%
• Required Standardized Test(s): Optional SAT and ACT; GRE/GMAT
• Public/Private: Private nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 41%
• Graduation Rate: 73%
• Athletics: Atlantic 10 Conference; Division I
• Mascot: Colonials
• Colors: Buff and blue
• Address: 1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
• Phone Number: 202-994-1000
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube

Online Degrees Offered

GW Online offers nearly 30 undergraduate and graduate certificates to medical, business, education, and communications learners and professionals.

• Undergraduate degrees include an associate degree in lab technology and seven bachelor’s programs in nursing, security studies, and health science.
• Learners choose from nearly 50 master’s programs, including seven nursing, 11 health science, and six business degrees.
• Doctoral programs online include five nursing degrees for nurse practitioners, nurse managers, and adult-gerontology specialists.
• An educational specialist degree in educational leadership and administration prepares learners to take on roles at the school, district, and regional levels.
• Engineering doctoral degrees in engineering management and systems engineering build knowledge and skills in the latest engineering techniques, research practices, and systems.