George Washington University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from George Washington's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
George Washington acceptance rate by year
12,741 of 27,034 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 47.1% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 27,034 | 12,741 | 47.1% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 27,016 | 12,723 | 47.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 27,094 | 11,798 | 43.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 27,266 | 13,354 | 49.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 27,236 | 13,539 | 49.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 26,405 | 11,366 | 43.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 26,978 | 11,019 | 40.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 26,512 | 11,101 | 41.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 26,987 | 11,059 | 41.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 25,488 | 10,249 | 40.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 19,837 | 9,216 | 46.5% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
George Washington deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on George Washington's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions By December 15
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions By February 1
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 1
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at George Washington
George Washington offers early decision and early decision ii for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at George Washington
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What George Washington weighs
From section C7 of George Washington's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteer work
Considered
- Test scores
- Character
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
George Washington waitlist
6,084 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 2,858 accepted it, and 616 were admitted from it (21.6% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What George Washington costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use George Washington's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to George Washington's 47.1%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about George Washington admissions
What is George Washington's acceptance rate?
George Washington admitted 12,741 of 27,034 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 47.1%. That is up from 47.1% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is George Washington test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. George Washington is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are George Washington's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 5, 2027; Regular decision: January 5, 2027. Check George Washington's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for George Washington?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1310–1450 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 36.51% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1450 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- George Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- George Washington first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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