George Washington University

800 21st Street NW, Washington D.C.

  • #=371 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 19,975Total Students
  • 1,941Faculty
  • 3,542Int'l Students

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Students come to the George Washington University (GW) because it offers a dynamic community where ideas are exchanged, diversity is valued, and leaders are made.

Located in the heart of Washington, DC since 1821, GW connects students to people and ideas in one of the world's move influential cities.  As the largest institution of higher education in the U.S. capital, the university attracts nearly 11,000 undergraduates and 15,000 graduate students from 130 countries around the world.  Through the university's partnerships and initiatives, students and faculty enjoy unparalleled...
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About

Students come to the George Washington University (GW) because it offers a dynamic community where ideas are exchanged, diversity is valued, and leaders are made.

Located in the heart of Washington, DC since 1821, GW connects students to people and ideas in one of the world's move influential cities.  As the largest institution of higher education in the U.S. capital, the university attracts nearly 11,000 undergraduates and 15,000 graduate students from 130 countries around the world.  Through the university's partnerships and initiatives, students and faculty enjoy unparalleled...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2012
    #339
  • 2014
    #=327
  • 2015
    #=300
  • 2016
    #=327
  • 2017
    #=363
  • 2018
    #=352
  • 2019
    #=345
  • 2020
    #=336
  • 2021
    #=353
  • 2022
    #355
  • 2023
    #362
  • 2024
    #=340
  • 2025
    #=371

Ranking criteria

31.3
Overall
25.2
Academic Reputation
27.5
Citations per Faculty
74.5
Employment Outcomes
28.8
Employer Reputation
27.3
Faculty Student Ratio
24.6
International Faculty Ratio
79.5
International Research Network
34.4
International Students Ratio
27.3
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
19,975

48%
52%

International students
3,542

57%
43%

Total faculty staff
1,941

309
1632

Total students
19,975

48%
52%

International students
3,542

57%
43%

Total faculty staff
1,941

1632
309
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Campus locations

Foggy Bottom Campus,

800 21st Street NW , Washington D.C. , Washington , United States , 20052

Mount Vernon Campus,

2100 Foxhall Road NW , Washington D.C. , Washington , United States , 20007

Virginia Science &Technology Campus,

Innovation Hall 45085 University Drive, Suite 303 Ashburn, VA , Ashburn , Virginia , United States , 20147

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