George Washington University - College, University, and Career School Profiles



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With its location in the nation's capital, The George Washington University (GW) has played host to numerous national and international dignitaries. In recent years, former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev, former Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban, and both former President Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton have lectured or spoken at GW. In 2003, more than 18,500 people interested in living and learning in one of the top colleges in Washington D.C. applied for admission to George Washington University's undergraduate schools. Of these, almost 2,300 enrolled at GW. Forty-six percent of the George Washington University's freshman class rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating classes, while 74 percent rank in the top fifth. And, once here, about 40 percent of George Washington University's students often decide to stay past graduation to pursue their graduate degrees at GW. Students hope for exceptional higher education experiences from colleges in Washington D.C., and George Washington University meets their expectations. The school attracts students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, more than 130 countries, and from a variety of ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This diversity invites all GW students to explore different traditions, opinions, and ideas. International affairs has been the top major among GW undergraduates. George Washington University has 1,037 full-time faculty members. In addition, the University has a distinguished part-time faculty drawn from the large community of scholars concentrated in the Washington area, including many from government agencies, medical and research centers, and the city's international community.

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More than 74 percent of George Washington University students participate in some form of experiential education. GW has living accommodations for some 6,200 undergraduates on its Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses. George Washington University hosts a strong intercollegiate varsity athletic program with 20 teams, and is a member of the NCAA Atlantic 10 Conference. There are more than 250 student-created and student-run organizations on the campus of The George Washington University. With oversight provided by the Student Activities Center, these organizations span the spectrum from academic to cultural, spiritual to recreational, and political to performing arts. Today, the George Washington University's enrollment totals more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students in nine schools.