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George Washington University

Washington, DC

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military

George Washington University is a private college in Washington, District of Columbia that has earned recognition from Abound as one of its Best Online Colleges. Alongside online coursework, the school offers student support services such as career advising to help adult learners plan next steps while completing their degrees.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Private

Website: www.gwu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
567 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:10,281
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:836
  • Pell Grant students:1,703
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:342
  • Part-time students
    5%
  • Students over 25 years old
    7%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$2,080
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$45,466
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Online & Distance Programs


Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(4)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:27%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:72%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
256 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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