George Washington University SAT scores and admissions
Washington, DC · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R1 research university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
How GWU compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #26 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.
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.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our 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, not an admission guarantee.
- 1500 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1430 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1350 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
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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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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | 1330–1500 | 49% |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | 1360–1520 | 34% |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | 1340–1490 | 63% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | 1310–1520 | 42% |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | 1340–1500 | 26% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | 1310–1500 | 60% |
Questions about GWU
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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 47%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend GWU?
Historical published tuition is approximately $67,710 per year (excludes room, board, fees).
Is GWU test-optional?
The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked George Washington University's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.