BS in Economics

George Washington University (United States) · The George Washington University 1918 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20052

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The George Washington University (GW or GWU) is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. Chartered in 1821 by the United States Congress, GWU is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. GWU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". The university offers degree programs in seventy-one disciplines, enrolling around 11,000 undergraduate and 15,500 graduate students. GWU is home to extensive student life programs, a strong Greek culture, and over 450 other student organizations. The school's athletic teams, the George Washington Colonials, play in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. GWU also annually hosts numerous political events, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's Annual Meetings

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Institute

Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

Degree

Duration

4 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 20000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 69800

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 69800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

IELTS

6.5

PTE

Duolingo

120

SAT

1300 - 1450

ACT

30 - 33

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Oct, 2025

(January-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Nov, 2025

(August-2026)

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High School Transcript

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Official transcripts are required for each school, college, or university that an applicant previously attended.

Secondary School Report

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Transcripts are required from each secondary school attended as well as marks from any national examinations.

Essay

University Specific

The questions on this page are being asked by The George Washington University Supplemental (Optional) Essay Every applicant can choose from one of the following two essay prompts to submit. Essay Prompt 1 At the George Washington University, our students frequently interact with policymakers and world leaders. These experiences and those of our alumni can shape the future of global affairs. If you had the power to change the course of history in your community or the world, what would you do and why? Essay Prompt 2 The George Washington University encourages students to think critically and to challenge the status quo. Thus, civil discourse is a key characteristic of our community. Describe a time when you engaged others in meaningful dialogue around an issue that was important to you. Did this exchange create change, new perspectives, or deeper relationships?

Financials (proof of income)

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While we encourage you to submit these documents with your application, they will only be required if you are admitted to GW. Bank Statement Upon admission to GW, international students will be required to provide a bank statement before an I-20 Form can be issued.

Test Score Report

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1) IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo 2) SAT/ACT

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The tuition fees for the BS in Economics program at George Washington University are $69,800 for both domestic and international students.
The next available intake for the BS in Economics program at George Washington University is in January 2026.
To apply for the BS in Economics at George Washington University, you need to submit a High School Transcript, Secondary School Report, Test Score Report, Financials (proof of income), and an Essay.
For the BS in Economics program at George Washington University, the English proficiency requirements are a TOEFL score of 90 or higher, an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, a PTE score of 61 or higher, or a Duolingo score of 120 or higher.
The average SAT score for admission to the BS in Economics at George Washington University is 1300, and the average ACT score is 30.

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