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George Washington University

George Washington University
43.5%
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01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating GWU enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$20,000
Total Cost of Attendance$83,856

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $17,440 $69,760
$30-48k $17,292 $69,168
$48-75k $22,080 $88,320
$75-110k $28,100 $112,400
$110k+ $55,337 $221,348

Financial Aid & Student Debt at George Washington University

15.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$20,449
Median Debt at Graduation

Is George Washington University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$90,873
Median Earnings (10yr)
$20,449
Median Debt
4.4x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. George Washington University — 4.4x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

George Washington University True Cost by Family Income

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating GWU enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $17,440 $69,760
$30-48k $17,292 $69,168
$48-75k $22,080 $88,320
$75-110k $28,100 $112,400
$110k+ $55,337 $221,348

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$20,000
Total Cost of Attendance$83,856

Financial Aid & Student Debt

15.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$20,449
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$71,607
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

George Washington University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does George Washington University actually cost per year?
George Washington University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $83,856/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $28,050/yr, a 67% discount off sticker price.
Does George Washington University offer good financial aid?
15% of George Washington University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including George Washington University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if George Washington University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at George Washington University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $17,440/yr at George Washington University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $55,337/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is George Washington University worth the cost?
George Washington University graduates earn a median of $90,873 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $335,424 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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