George Washington University Acceptance Rate 2030 (Latest)

George Washington University accepted 47.1% of applicants for the Class of 2028, reflecting a rate that has stayed between 40.8% and 49.7% over recent cycles. Although Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, the applicant pool remains large with 27,006 total applications for the latest admitted class.

George Washington University Acceptance Rate: Class of 2028

Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2028, when George Washington University admitted 12,718 of 27,006 applicants, an acceptance rate of 47.1%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.

George Washington University Acceptance Rate by Year

Across the 7 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 41.9% (Class of 2022) to 47.1% (Class of 2028).[1]

Class	Applied	Admitted	Acceptance rate
2028	27,006	12,718	47.1%
2027	27,094	11,798	43.5%
2026	27,266	13,354	49.0%
2025	27,236	13,539	49.7%
2024	26,405	11,366	43.0%
2023	26,978	11,019	40.8%
2022	26,512	11,101	41.9%

George Washington University Waitlist Statistics

For the Class of 2028, George Washington University offered a waitlist place to 6,517 applicants, of whom 2,844 accepted it, and 1,188 were ultimately admitted.[1] That is a 41.8% admit rate among students who stayed on the list.

Class	Offered a place	Accepted a place	Admitted off the waitlist
2028	6,517	2,844	1,188
2027	5,689	2,320	14
2026	5,098	2,014	1
2025	6,187	2,798	163
2024	5,673	2,512	1,316
2023	5,141	2,238	3
2022	4,963	2,081	14

Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2028)

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1350–1500 (EBRW 680–750, Math 670–750)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 30–33

The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.

George Washington University Yield Rate

Of the 12,718 students admitted to the Class of 2028, 2,459 enrolled, a yield rate of 19.3%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.

Class	Admitted	Enrolled	Yield
2028	12,718	2,459	19.3%
2027	11,798	2,539	21.5%
2026	13,354	2,941	22.0%
2025	13,539	2,571	19.0%
2024	11,366	1,978	17.4%
2023	11,019	2,619	23.8%
2022	11,101	2,845	25.6%

What to Expect for the Class of 2030

Over the three most recent official classes (2026–2028) the acceptance rate at George Washington University has sat between 43.5%–49.0%.

That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.

What This Means for Your Application

• Target high test scores: Aim for an SAT score between 1350 and 1500 or an ACT composite between 30 and 33 to remain competitive.
• Formulate a backup plan: Do not rely on the waitlist because the university admitted exactly 1 waitlisted applicant for the Class of 2026.
• Demonstrate genuine interest: With only 19.3% of admitted students enrolling for the Class of 2028, making your intention to attend clear could strengthen your application.