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Acceptance Rate History
George Washington University
DC · Current rate: 44%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43.54% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 48.98% | 27,266 | 13,354 |
| 2021 | 49.71% | 27,236 | 13,539 |
| 2020 | 43.04% | 26,405 | 11,366 |
| 2019 | 40.84% | 26,978 | 11,019 |
| 2018 | 41.87% | 26,512 | 11,101 |
| 2017 | 40.98% | 26,987 | 11,059 |
| 2016 | 40.21% | 25,488 | 10,249 |
| 2015 | 46.46% | 19,837 | 9,216 |
| 2014 | 43.79% | 19,069 | 8,351 |
| 2013 | 33.08% | 21,756 | 7,197 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
George Washington University's acceptance rate has increased from 33.1% in 2013 to 43.5% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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