BACK TO GW·OPEN SALES PLAYBOOK →
SupportED Tutoring
College Roadmap · Family ROI Report
UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
George Washington University
Prepared for Sample Student · Washington, DC
Best-case 4-yr offset
$129,600
AP savings + Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$155,532
AP + avg merit × 4 · 28% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $237,156 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
43.5%
Yield 21.5% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$95,155
Net after avg aid: $35,866
AP Tuition Saved
$57,600
24 credits · 1.6 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1350–1498
ACT Composite
31–33
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD

Not separately reported in CDS

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$72,000
Fees$420
Room & board$18,160
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$95,155
Average need-based aid− $59,289
Net price (avg)$35,866

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Presidential Academic Scholarship
0
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship
$72,000 /yr
Cisneros Scholars
0

AP Investment & Return

Based on GW's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 24 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+6 credits · $14,400
Chemistry
+8 credits · $19,200
Biology
+8 credits · $19,200
English Language
+3 credits · $7,200
US History
+6 credits · $14,400
Credits
24
Sem. saved
1.6
Saved
$57,600
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

Say to the parent

"George Washington University offers a unique blend of a traditional college experience with the unparalleled resources of our nation's capital. Your student will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned faculty and gain hands-on experience through internships at places like the White House, the World Bank, and the National Institutes of Health."

Say to the student

"At GW, you're not just a student, you're a part of the city. You can take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to the real world right away. Whether you're interested in politics, international affairs, or the arts, you'll find a community of passionate and engaged students and faculty who will challenge you to make a difference."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22