George Washington University

    Washington, DC · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1350–1500
    Median ~1430
    Acceptance rate
    47%
    Enrollment
    11,182
    ACT middle 50%
    31–34

    How GWU compares

    • The ~1430 SAT midpoint ranks #27 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 3 in DC.
    • Its 47% acceptance rate is more selective than 75% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 700 Reading and Writing and 700 Math.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($90,873) are $27,807 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #27 of 197
    SAT rank in DC
    #1 of 3
    More selective than
    75% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$27,807

    What the numbers say about GWU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 150 points, from 1350 to 1500. A planning score near or above 1540 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 700 Reading and Writing and 700 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 47% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 84% completion rate and $90,873 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1430 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $67,710
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $67,710
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $90,873
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    84%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1350 and 1500. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1540 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1500 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1430 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1350 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1500

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1350–1490

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1350

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to GWU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX1340–149063%
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC1390–153015%
    Trinity CollegeHartford, CT1300–147029%
    Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY1330–150049%
    University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL1310–152042%
    University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA1310–150060%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for GWU?

    George Washington University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1350–1500, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1540 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is GWU's acceptance rate?

    George Washington University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 47%.

    How much does it cost to attend GWU?

    Published tuition is approximately $67,710 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is GWU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check George Washington University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.gwu.edu