George Washington University
2121 I Street NW
Washington DC 20052
(202) 994-1000

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
25,027 (10,590 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
63% / 37%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
45% / 55%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
46% / 54%
- In-State / Out-of-State
1% / 99%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$41,655
- Room & Board$10,120
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
92%
- Average Financial Aid Package$35,311
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$30,817
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants19,606
- Students Admitted
7,197
(37%)
- Students Enrolled2,137
(11%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class67%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
600-690
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
600-690
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
600-690
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
26-30
See More About Admissions »
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping
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Architecture and related services
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Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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European Studies/Civilization
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Latin American Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biochemistry
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Epidemiology
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Genetics, General
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Immunology
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Microbiology, General
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Molecular Genetics
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Business/Commerce, General
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Office Management and Supervision
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Tourism and Travel Services Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Journalism
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Political Communication
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Publishing
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Computer Science
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Adult and Continuing Education Administration
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Computer Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Education, Other
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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International and Comparative Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Special Education and Teaching, Other
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Engineering, Other
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Mechanical Engineering
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Systems Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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English language and literature/letters
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American Literature (United States)
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Chinese Language and Literature
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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Art Therapy/Therapist
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
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Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Health Services Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Hematology Technology/Technician
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International Public Health/International Health
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Medicine (MD)
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing, Other
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physician Assistant
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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Public Health, Other
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Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
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Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
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International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Museology/Museum Studies
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Jewish/Judaic Studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Social Psychology
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Human Services, General
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Social sciences
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American Government and Politics (United States)
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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Development Economics and International Development
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Acting
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
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Dance, General
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Interior Design
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Music, General
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Painting
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Photography
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants19,606
- Students Admitted
7,197
(37%)
- Students Enrolled2,137
(11%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class67%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class93%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class100%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
600-690
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
600-690
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
600-690
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
26-30
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$60
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/10
- Regular Application Deadline01/10
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$41,655
- Room & Board$10,120
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid92%
- Average Financial Aid Package$35,311
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$30,817
- Federal Grants10%$5,495
- Pell Grants8%$3,093
- Other Federal Grants10%$3,096
- State & Local Grants2%$709
- Institutional Grants53%$21,221
- Federal Loans37%$4,628
- Non-Federal Loans6%$18,908
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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