George Washington University

Washington, DC
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    Faculty & Research

    338 faculty · 306 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    International Relations40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 18.8 #33 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Susan Ariel Aaronson, Research Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy h-index 17
    Notable: “Another Digital Divide: The Rise of Data Realms and its Implications for the WTO” (2018) · 160 citations
    Aaron Bateman, Assistant Professor of History and International Affairs
    Andrea Marie Bertone, Professorial Lecturer
    Anthony Adeleke, Professorial Lecturer
    Courses: First-Year Experience · Transfer Student Experience · Introduction to International Affairs · Variable Topics · Basic Topics in International Affairs · Latin America: Problems and Promise +34 more
    Government40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 17.4 #11 of 100 in Political Science
    Michael N. Barnett, University Professor of International Affairs and Political Science h-index 53
    Notable: “The Politics, Power, and Pathologies of International Organizations” (1999) · 2,086 citations
    Martha Finnemore, University Professor of Political Science and International Affairs h-index 34
    Notable: “International Norm Dynamics and Political Change” (1998) · 8,107 citations
    Henry E. Hale, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs h-index 34
    Notable: “Regime Cycles: Democracy, Autocracy, and Revolution in Post-Soviet Eurasia” (2005) · 381 citations
    Michael E. Brown, Professor of International Affairs and Political Science h-index 28
    Notable: “Ethical leadership: A social learning perspective for construct development and testing” (2005) · 5,208 citations
    Courses: Dean's Seminar · Introduction to Comparative Politics · Introduction to American Politics and Government · Introduction to International Politics · Introduction to Politics I · Introduction to Politics II +34 more
    Nursing40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 14.3 #4 of 37 in Nursing
    Pamela R. Jeffries, Professor (Emerita) h-index 36
    Notable: “A framework for designing, implementing, and evaluating simulations used as teaching strategies in nursing.” (2005) · 1,212 citations
    Jean E. Johnson, Professor (Emerita) h-index 34
    Notable: “Quality and safety education for nurses” (2007) · 1,154 citations
    Linda Briggs, Associate Professor (Tenured) h-index 26
    Notable: “Family-Centered Advance Care Planning for Teens With Cancer” (2013) · 222 citations
    Karen S. Kesten, Professor (Tenured) h-index 18
    Notable: “NCSBN Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs” (2015) · 223 citations
    Courses: Ethical Foundations of Nursing · Nutrition for Health Professionals · Human Anatomy and Physiology I · Human Anatomy and Physiology II · Microbiology for Health Professionals · Introduction to Statistics for Health Professionals +34 more
    Business Administration40 faculty · 26 courses avg h-index 17.7 #21 of 59 in Business Administration
    Meghana Ayyagari, Professor of International Business; Professor of International Affairs h-index 27
    International corporate governance structures and property rights protection across countries, the theory of the firm, and entrepreneurship. Professor Ayyagari's academic research has been published in several journals including the
    Notable: “Small and Medium Enterprises Across the Globe” (2007) · 1,064 citations
    Ravi Achrol, Professor of Marketing h-index 22
    Notable: “The Structure of Commitment in Exchange” (1995) · 2,008 citations
    Wenjing Duan, Professor of Information Systems & Technology Management h-index 22
    Glide the intersections between Information Systems, Economics, and Marketing. Among her primary research interests are the social and economic impact of online consumer-generated content and social media, online communities
    Notable: “Do online reviews matter? — An empirical investigation of panel data” (2008) · 1,682 citations
    Subhasish Dasgupta, Chair, Department of Information Systems & Technology Management; Associate Professor h-index 18
    Research Education Publications Areas of Expertise Systems Development Open Source Architecture Global Information Systems Research Information Systems Business Value, Information Technology Adoption and Diffusion Cultural Issues in Informa
    Notable: “Adoption of ICT in a government organization in a developing country: An empirical study” (2008) · 577 citations
    Courses: Business Leader Foundations I · Business Leader Foundations II · Business Leader Foundations for Transfer Students · The Age of Globalization · Variable Topics · Special Topics +20 more
    Biology35 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 28.3 #28 of 68 in Biology
    Keith A Crandall, Professor, Director of Computational Biology Institute h-index 90
    Notable: “MODELTEST: testing the model of DNA substitution.” (1998) · 20,100 citations
    James M. Clark, Ronald Weintraub Professor of Biology h-index 73
    Notable: “Dual coding theory and education” (1991) · 2,054 citations
    Guillermo Orti, Department Chair and Louis Weintraub Professor of Biology h-index 58
    Notable: “Phylogenetic classification of bony fishes” (2017) · 969 citations
    R. Alexander Pyron, Robert F. Griggs Associate Professor of Biology h-index 56
    Es on theoretical and applied methods in statistical phylogenetics, using reptiles and amphibians as model groups. In an organismal context, I study the factors that drive speciation at local geographic scales, and the evolutionary forces r
    Notable: “A phylogeny and revised classification of Squamata, including 4161 species of lizards and snakes” (2013) · 1,666 citations
    Courses: Dean's Seminar · Departmental Seminar · The Biology of Nutrition and Health · The Ecology and Evolution of Organisms · Food, Nutrition, and Service · Understanding Organisms through Service Learning +34 more
    Computer Science26 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 20.8 #48 of 88 in Computer Science
    Robert Pless, Arnold C. Meltzer Endowed Professor h-index 40
    Notable: “Integrated coverage and connectivity configuration in wireless sensor networks” (2003) · 1,269 citations
    David Broniatowski, Professor (Courtesy Appointment) h-index 35
    Notable: “Weaponized Health Communication: Twitter Bots and Russian Trolls Amplify the Vaccine Debate” (2018) · 1,176 citations
    Timothy Wood, Professor h-index 34
    Notable: “The feasibility of launching and detecting jamming attacks in wireless networks” (2005) · 1,313 citations
    Taeyoung Lee, Professor (Courtesy Appointment) h-index 33
    Notable: “Geometric tracking control of a quadrotor UAV on SE(3)” (2010) · 1,315 citations
    Courses: Computer Science Orientation · Introduction to Programming with Java · Introduction to Programming with Python · Computational Problem-Solving Across Disciplines · Applications Software · Introduction to Computers and the Internet +34 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About George Washington University. George Washington University in Washington, DC reports an overall acceptance rate of 47.1%, an early-round acceptance rate of 66.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1360–1470, a class size of 2,459, and a yield of 22.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Private university in downtown Washington, D.C. Strong political science, international affairs, and public health programs. Unmatched internship access to government and policy organizations.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    George Washington University: key admissions facts

    George Washington University's overall acceptance rate is 47.1% (the most recent Common Data Set). George Washington University's early-round acceptance rate is 66.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). George Washington University's SAT middle-50% range is 1360–1470 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at George Washington University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). George Washington University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 22.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at George Washington University for families earning under $75,000 is about $18,937 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · George Washington University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does George Washington University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $17,440 per year in net price at George Washington University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $55,337 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $22,080 per year after grants and scholarships.

    George Washington University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$17,440
    $30,001–$48,000$17,292
    $48,001–$75,000$22,080
    $75,001–$110,000$28,100
    Over $110,000$55,337
    Tuition (before aid)$69,780
    Room and board$17,600

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at George Washington University?

    George Washington University's overall acceptance rate is 47.1%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 66.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for George Washington University?

    Admitted students at George Washington University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1360–1470 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into George Washington University?

    Getting into George Washington University is difficult: it admits 47.1% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does George Washington University offer early decision or early action?

    George Washington University offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 66.0%, versus 47.1% overall.

    How much does George Washington University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at George Washington University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $18,937 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does George Washington University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $17,440 per year in net price at George Washington University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $55,337 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $22,080 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. George Washington University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.