George Washington
George Washington University (GWU) Rankings & Review
The first President of the United States, George Washington, left stock in his will for the founding of a university. From this vision, George Washington University was founded by an Act of Congress in 1821.
The Basics
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Official Website | George Washington U. |
| Nickname | Colonials |
| School Colors | Buff Tan and Blue |
| Athletic Conference | Atlantic 10 |
RealRank Ranking Categories
| Reputation | Gold |
| Renown | Silver |
| Diversity Success | Silver |
| Sports Renown | NI |
| Tuition Profile | Private university with high tuition. |
| Endowment | Silver |
| Alumni Engagement | Bronze |
Key: Platinum: Elite Class; Gold: Very good; Silver: Successful, with room to improve;
Bronze: Mid to low range; NI: Needs improvement.
Academic Profile
| Academic Range | Well Rounded. |
| Professional Schools: | |
| Architecture | No |
| Business | Yes |
| Dental | No |
| Engineering | Yes |
| Law | Yes |
| Medical | Yes |
| Nursing | Yes |
| Veterinary Medicine | No |
| Core Science Breadth | Yes |
| Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities Breadth | Yes |
| Agriculture | No |
| Human Sciences / Education | Yes |
| Public Health / Urban Policy | Yes |
George Washington Rankings