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Financial Assistance is awarded to cover educational costs within a specific academic year. The following provides estimated costs for new undergraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Estimated costs vary by location and program.
Note that tuition rates and COA figures are subject to change at any time.
Budget Component | On Campus | Off Campus | At Home |
Tuition | $59,780 | $59,780 | $59,780 |
Student Association Fee | $90 | $90 | $90 |
Matriculation Fee | $350 | $350 | $350 |
Housing and Food | $15,440 | $15,440 | $6,000 |
Books/Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Transportation | $1,075 | $1,075 | $1,075 |
Total | $79,760 | $79,760 | $70,320 |
Notes:
- Undergraduates registered for less than 12 credit hours in a semester are considered part time and are charged at the current undergraduate per credit rate of $1,995.
- Students registered for more than 18 credits per semester will be charged at the current undergraduate per credit hour rate of $1,995 for each credit exceeding that limit. SEAS students may take up to 19 credits with no additional tuition charge.
- The matriculation fee is a one-time charge for new students.
- The Room and Board estimated allowance is the average cost for first year students. Students who opt for a higher room option will be responsible to cover this extra expense from their own resources, or a PLUS/alternative loan option. Information about Residence Hall rates is available at https://living.gwu.edu/
residence-halls . Undergraduate students living in GW residence halls will be assigned a Dining Plan based upon the availability of a kitchen in a student's housing assignment. Information about GW Dining is available at https://dining.gwu.edu/.- All 1st year, sophomores, and juniors are required to live on campus. Students within commuting distance of campus may apply for a housing waiver through GW Housing.
- Students may expect to pay an average of $1,400 for books and supplies and $1,625 for personal/ miscellaneous expenses (supplemental food costs, laundry, entertainment, etc.) for an average total of $3,025.