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George Washington University is a private research university located in the heart of Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House. With approximately 27,000 students, GWU offers strong programs in political science, international affairs, public health, and law, drawing on its unique location in the nation's capital. The Elliott School of International Affairs is among the most respected in the field.
Campus life is inseparable from D.C.'s political and cultural landscape, with students regularly interning on Capitol Hill, at think tanks, and in international organizations. The Foggy Bottom campus blends into the city grid, giving the university an urban, professional atmosphere. GWU also maintains a campus in Mount Vernon. Admissions are selective, and GWU attracts students who are drawn to politics, policy, public service, and the energy of living in Washington.
GWU's location gives students a front-row seat to American government and international affairs, with classmates who go on to careers across policy, law, media, and diplomacy. The university's internship placement rate is among the highest in the country. Touring campus with a current Colonial can help you understand how GWU students take advantage of Washington's unique resources and what it's like to study in the heart of the nation's capital.
SchoolScoops offers private, student-led George Washington University campus tours starting at $75 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Tours are available in person or by video chat and are led by a real, verified current GWU student of your choice.
