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George Washington University Computer Science Programs

George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, DC. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

George Washington University Rankings

GWU|GW appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 4	State — District Of Columbia
Overall Quality	#25 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#112 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is George Washington University?

Get in touch with GWU|GW can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Phone:	2029941000
Website:	www.gwu.edu/
Admissions:	www.gwu.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	financialaid.gwu.edu/

How Do I Get Into GWU|GW?

You can apply to GWU|GW online at: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/apply-gw

GWU|GW is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for GWU|GW

Here’s what GWU|GW considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into GWU|GW?

GWU|GW has an acceptance rate of 47%, making it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at GWU|GW, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 680 and 750. Math scores were between 670 and 750.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1350 to 1500. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at GWU|GW ranged between 31 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at GWU|GW are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,735	4,432	46%
Women	17,272	8,286	48%

Can I Afford George Washington University?

The average net price after aid at GWU|GW is $37,454. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$67,420
In-State Fees	$290
Out-of-State Tuition	$67,420
Out-of-State Fees	$290
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$67,710
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$67,710

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at GWU|GW receive some form of financial aid (2,528 students).

Approximately 67% of students at GWU|GW receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,813 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,652.

Student Loan Debt

32% of GWU|GW undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,438 per year.

George Washington University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16,864 students enrolled at GWU|GW. GWU|GW is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 10,848 undergraduate students at GWU|GW, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of George Washington University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,659
Black or African American	900
Hispanic	1,486
White	5,076
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	596
Non-Resident	856

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at GWU|GW are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	280
New York	249
New Jersey	237
Maryland	186
California	173

Additionally, approximately 7.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

George Washington University Graduate Student Diversity

14,181 of GWU|GW’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at GWU|GW, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of George Washington University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,559
Black or African American	1,786
Hispanic	1,091
White	5,459
American Indian/Alaska Native	28
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	14
Two or More Races	397
Non-Resident	2,850

Online Learning at George Washington University

GWU|GW offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

428 undergraduate students at GWU|GW took at least one online class — of those, 416 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,527 students took at least one online class and 3,573 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at George Washington University

Below are the computer science programs are offered at GWU|GW, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	66	152	3	227
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	26	129	—	195
Computer Software and Media Applications	21	92	—	131
Information Science/Studies	24	47	—	71
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	—	43	—	43
Computer and Information Sciences, General	15	—	—	42
Data Processing	—	21	—	21
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at George Washington University

GWU|GW offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

GWU|GW has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.