About George Washington University
George Washington University is a private nonprofit university in Washington, District of Columbia, in a large city. It enrolls roughly 11,180 undergraduates, most of them full time. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 13 to 1.
Nursing programs at George Washington University
The nursing offerings tracked in federal data here are the bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). Recent annual completions came to about 272 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates, about 164 master’s-level nursing graduates, and fewer than 5 doctoral-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $70,200 a year. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $35,800 a year. About 20% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $18,800. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $92,000 one year after finishing and $96,700 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 83% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 92% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 47% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Admission to the nursing major or program is often a separate, competitive step with prerequisites, minimum grades, and capped enrollment. Check deadlines with the nursing department, and read our nursing school requirements guide to prepare. After graduation, the path to a license goes through the state board of nursing in District of Columbia and the NCLEX exam. Ask the program about its accreditation (ACEN or CCNE) and state approval, and see how it stacks up against other nursing schools in District of Columbia.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.