George Washington UniversityTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

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Cost of Attendance :
$89,090

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Tuition & Fees :
$64,990
Room & Board :
$20,000
Books & Supplies :
$1,400
Other Expenses :
$2,700
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Email
finaid@gwu.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
January 5
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March 24
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms RequiredCost
FAFSA Code is 001444Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's StatementFree
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,237 (48.9%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,117 (90.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,111 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
679 (61.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
87%
Average Award
$58,007
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,093 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $38,373
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 850 (76.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,935
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 797 (71.7%) of aid recipients
791 (31.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $23,475
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
4,942 (48.1%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
4,463 (90.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
4,434 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
2,993 (67.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
87%
Average Award
$59,289
Need-Based Gift
Received by 4,336 (97.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $38,799
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,368 (76.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,182
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,758 (62.2%) of aid recipients
2,907(28.3%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $24,483
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
38%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$32,231
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$3,349
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