The George Washington University

Location: Washington, DC
www.gwu.edu

Mascot: Colonels

Background
Founded in 1821, GWU is a regionally accredited university, offering associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. There are 2205 faculty, with 64% working full time and 74% with terminal degrees.

Facts about GWU

• Private community
• Residential campus in very large city
• 7420 undergraduates: 10% part time, 56% women, 7% African American, 10% Asian Americans, 5% Hispanic American, 9% International
• 49% of applicants admitted
• SAT I or ACT required
• 67% graduate within 6 years

High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 13 units required, 22 required.

• Required units include English - 4
• Mathematics - 2-4 (additional math required for engineering and applied science)
• Social Studies - 2-4
• Science - 2-4 (must include 1 chemistry and 1 physics)
• Foreign Language - 2-4

2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) $25040 Room/board $9900. Books/supplies $850. Personal expenses $950. Transportation $400

Academics
Special Study Options: Accelerated study, cooperative education, cross registration, distance learning, double major, ESL, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student designed major, study abroad, teacher certification, Army, Naval, Air Force ROTC, credit/placement by examination for AP, CELP, IB, institutional tests. Support Services: Tutoring, pre admission summer program, reduced course load, multicultural student center

Student Life
Guaranteed on campus housing for freshmen, dormitories, fraternity/sorority housing available, residential programs available in politics and values. Roots Western Civilization; multilingual floors, creative and performing arts floors, healthy living floors. Activities: Religious groups, national political party organizations, ethnic, social action, and public affairs groups, bands, choral groups, dance, drama, musical theater, radio station, student government, TV station

Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Baseball M, basketball, cross country, diving, golf M, gymnastics W, rowing (crew), soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball W., water polo, M. Intramural: Basketball, football M, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball.

Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, veterans' counseling, on campus daycare, student employment services, career counseling, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for learning disabled; Services for visually, hearing, speech impaired.

Contact:
Email: gwadm@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu
Phone: (202) 994 - 6040, (800) 447 - 3765
Fax: (202) 994 - 0325

Director of Admissions
The George Washington University
2121 I Street NW, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20052