George Washington University Online

Highlights

• Small class sizes
• Diverse faculty
• More 100 online programs
• Does not require SAT/ACT scores for most applicants

Overview

George Washington University (GW), a private, research university founded in 1821, is among the oldest and largest institutions of higher education in the District of Columbia. With more than a dozen undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges, GW enrolls more than 27,000 students from around the world. GW Online features online programs ranging from business to liberal arts to medicine and more. The university’s faculty provides students with a world-class education – whether they attend class online or on-campus.

• Ranked among The 100 Best Online Colleges for 2018!
• Ranked among The Best Online Teaching Degrees
• Ranked among The 30 Best Online Master’s in Education Degree Programs

George Washington University Online Degrees

George Washington University’s Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

George Washington University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition — $570 to $610
Graduate tuition — $850 to $1,765

Admissions and Transfer Info

George Washington University’s admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Freshman applicants must submit transcripts, recommendations and an essay.

GW is test optional, so freshman and transfer students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, unless they’re homeschooled or attend an online high school or attend a school that provides narrative evaluations instead of a grading scale.

GW considers applicants who have graduated high school and completed at least one college course since high school graduation as a transfer student.

Transfer students must submit official transcripts, a writing supplement, letters of recommendation and standardized test scores, if applicable.

Graduate applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or its international equivalent.

Graduate applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities they’ve attended, a statement of purpose and letters of recommendation. Depending on the specific program, GW also may require GRE or GMAT scores, resumes, proof of specialized certification, or writing samples.

International students also must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools)
• Region: Mideast
• Retention Rate: 90%
• Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT (optional)
• Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 40%
• Graduation Rate: 84%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $570 to $610 / $570 to $610
  Grad: $850 to $1,765 / $850 to $1,765
• Address: 2121 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: About 27,200
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 13 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 80%

Online Degrees at George Washington University

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Master Degrees
Professional Studies in Publishing
Strategic Public Relations

Graduate Certificates
Museum Collections Management and Care
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Business & Management

Master Degrees
Business Administration – Ranked #8
Project Management
Tourism Administration
Strategic Public Relations
Organizational Leadership and Learning

Graduate Certificates
Regulatory Affairs
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Computers & Technology

Master Degrees
Information Systems Technology
Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance
Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management
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Criminal Justice & Legal

Bachelor Degrees
Professional Studies in Police and Security Studies

Master Degrees
Government Contracts
Law Firm Management
Paralegal Studies
Master of Science/Crime Scene Investigations (MS/CSI)
Political Communications and Governance
Political Management
Homeland Security

Graduate Certificates
Paralegal Studies
Forensic Investigations
Strategic Governance and Political Management
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Nursing & Healthcare

Associate Degrees
Health Sciences
Health Sciences in Lab Technology

RN – BSN

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse-Midwifery
Nursing Leadership and Management
Health Administration
Public Health – Ranked #2
Exercise Science in Strength and Conditioning
Management of Health Informatics and Analytics

Doctoral Degrees
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Executive Leadership
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Specialty for Nurse Practitioners
Health Care Quality
Nursing Education Concentration
Nursing Practice (DNP)
Palliative Care Specialty for Nurse Practitioner
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Psychology & Counseling

Master Degrees
Rehabilitation Counseling
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Science

Graduate Certificates
Greenhouse Gas Management
Clinical Research Administration
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Engineering

Master Degrees
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering
Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance

Doctoral Degrees
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering
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Education & Teaching

Undergraduate Certificates
Job Development Job Placement
Leadership in Educational Technology

Master Degrees
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Technology Leadership – Ranked #6
Secondary Special Education and Transition Services
Special Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Graduate Certificates
Brain Injury: Educational and Transition Services
E-Learning
Educational Leadership and Administration
Instructional Design
Integrating Technology into Education
Multimedia Development
Special Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Training and Educational Technology
Transition Special Education

Education Specialist degrees
Educational Leadership & Administration

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