The School of Business at George Washington University
EDU
March 2, 2019
Business School Admissions
Application (Fall 2013)
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
May 1 |
| Application deadline (international students) |
April 1 |
| Application fee |
$75 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)
| Acceptance rate |
47.7% – Medium |
| Average age of new entrants |
28 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.28 – Medium |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.71-3.76 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
84 |
| Average GMAT score |
631 – Medium |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
550-700 |
| Students with prior work experience |
118 |
| Average work experience (months) |
54 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)
| Acceptance rate |
60.8% |
| Average age of new entrants |
29 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.28 |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.76-3.79 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
106 |
| Average GMAT score |
577 |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
495-670 |
| Students with prior work experience |
113 |
| Average work experience (months) |
61 |
Undergraduate Majors
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
600 paper test
100 internet-based test |
Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| The admissions process is a complete evaluation of the candidate’s potential to be successful in a graduate business program. Criteria considered include professional work experience, undergraduate and graduate academic record, GMAT scores, two letters of recommendation, three essays, and an admissions interview. |
| Executive program |
| Ideal candidates have 8-10 years of work experience and exhibit a strong progression in responsibility. Evidence of leadership and strong communication skills required. There must be an organizational commitment on the part of the employer. Personal interview required. Previous academic history and letters of reference are taken into consideration. GMAT may be waived. |
| Part-time program |
| Criteria used for admissions include GMAT scores, undergraduate GPA, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, a personal statement as to why the candidate wants to earn an MBA degree, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. International applicants whose primary language is not English must submit a TOEFL test score, minimum of 600 (or 250 computer based). |
| Part-time distance learning program |
| Criteria used for admissions include GMAT scores, undergraduate GPA, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, a personal statement as to why the candidate wants to earn an MBA degree, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. International applicants whose primary language is not English must submit a TOEFL test score, minimum of 600 (or 250 computer based). |
Admissions Contacts
Business School Academics
Program Offerings
| (24) Departments/concentrations |
| accounting |
not-for-profit management |
| consulting |
production/operations management |
| economics |
organizational behavior |
| entrepreneurship |
portfolio management |
| finance |
public administration |
| general management |
public policy |
| health care administration |
real estate |
| hotel administration |
sports business |
| human resources management |
supply chain management/logistics |
| international business |
quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research |
| marketing |
tax |
| management information systems |
other |
|
| Departments with highest M.B.A. demand |
entrepreneurship, finance, international business, not-for-profit management, real estate |
| Types of M.B.A. programs offered |
full-time traditional two year, full-time accelerated, part-time evenings and weekends, part-time off campus, part-time distance learning, traditional executive MBA, other executive MBA |
| Joint programs available |
arts, law, MBA/MSF Master of Science in Finance; MBA/MS in Project Management |
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| A 57 credit hour program taught in 7 week modules. In the first year, students focus on the core business skills. In the second year, students take electives in one or more of our 17 knowledge domains, allowing them to take the courses most relevant to their career goals. All students will participate in a required in-country consultancy project called International Residency and Practicum. |
| Executive program |
| The World Executive MBA is a 16-month program focused on ethical leadership; globalization; sustainability; social responsibility. Students choose an individualized track in international business, sustainability or leadership. Students have access to a personal leadership coach. Classes meet alternating week-ends along with four residencies: two in Washington DC and two in developing markets. |
| Part-time program |
| The program is offered in two delivery modes: the structured and fast-paced Accelerated MBA or the self-paced Flexible MBA. The AMBA is completed in two years or less, while the Flex can take up to five years. Both formats are comprised of 52.5 credit hours and delivered in seven-week modules. Short international study abroad experiences are available. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
| The program focuses on health care with a curriculum consists of 35 courses for a total of 52.5 credits and can be completed in 24 months. It is designed to address the current issues facing health care professionals. This MBA allows students to complete coursework and interact with instructors and other learners through an online learning format. |
Business School Ranking
| #57 |
Best Business Schools |
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(2) Ranking by Specialties
#19 in International
#47 in Part-time M.B.A.
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Business Ranking Scores
These data apply only to full-time students.
| Score |
48 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.1 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
3.1 |
| Acceptance rate |
47.7% – Medium |
| Average starting salary and bonus |
$83,180 – Medium |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.28 – Medium |
| Average GMAT score |
631 – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
51.3% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
85.0% – Medium |
| Enrollment (full-time) |
246 |
Business School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
246 |
| Minority students |
16.3% |
| International students |
29.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
456 |
| Minority students |
21.7% |
| International students |
5.3% |
Business School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Geri Rypkema |
| Financial aid phone |
(202) 994-6822 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $1,306 per credit
Part-time: $1,306 per credit |
| Required fees |
$2 per credit |
| Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses |
$26,115 |
| Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class |
$56,178 |
Financial Aid Availability
| College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available |
Yes |
| Fellowships |
N/A |
| Teaching assistantships |
N/A |
| Research assistantships |
N/A |
| International students eligible for college-funded aid |
Yes |
Business School Career and Salary Statistics
George Washington University has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.
Class of 2011
| Full-time graduates |
103 |
| Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment |
80 |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
51.3% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
85.0% – Medium |
Base Salary: Overall
| Total reporting base salary |
57 |
| Low base salary |
$50,000 |
| Average base salary |
$78,856 |
| High base salary |
$120,000 |
Base Salary: U.S. Citizens
| Low base salary: U.S. citizens |
$50,000 |
| Average base salary: U.S. citizens |
$82,245 |
| High base salary: U.S citizen |
$120,000 |
Base Salary: Foreign Nationals
| Low base salary: Foreign nationals |
$60,000 |
| Average base salary: Foreign nationals |
$67,385 |
| High base salary: Foreign nationals |
$70,000 |
Signing Bonus: Overall
| Total reporting signing bonus |
23 |
| Low signing bonus |
$2,000 |
| Average signing bonus |
$10,717 |
| High signing bonus |
$30,000 |
Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens
| Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$2,000 |
| Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$11,079 |
| High signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$30,000 |
Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals
| Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$5,000 |
| Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$9,000 |
| High signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$15,000 |
Other Compensation: Overall
| Total reporting other compensation |
20 |
| Low other compensation |
$2,500 |
| Average other compensation |
$12,200 |
| High other compensation |
$45,000 |
Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens
| Low other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$2,500 |
| Average other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$12,971 |
| High other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$45,000 |
Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals
| Low other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$3,500 |
| Average other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$7,833 |
| High other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$15,000 |
Base Salary by Occupation
Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting marketing/sales jobs |
9 |
| Marketing/sales low salary |
$59,000 |
| Marketing/sales average salary |
$75,444 |
| Marketing/sales high salary |
$105,000 |
| Number reporting operations/production jobs |
6 |
| Operations/production low salary |
$60,000 |
| Operations/production average salary |
$89,142 |
| Operations/production high salary |
$110,000 |
| Number reporting general management jobs |
5 |
| General management low salary |
$50,000 |
| General management average salary |
$66,900 |
| General management high salary |
$100,000 |
| Number reporting finance/accounting jobs |
10 |
| Finance/accounting low salary |
$55,000 |
| Finance/accounting average salary |
$79,900 |
| Finance/accounting high salary |
$110,000 |
| Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs |
0 |
| Management information systems (MIS) low salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) average salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting consulting jobs |
18 |
| Consulting low salary |
$50,000 |
| Consulting average salary |
$81,048 |
| Consulting high salary |
$120,000 |
| Number reporting human resources jobs |
3 |
| Human resources low salary |
$87,000 |
| Human resources average salary |
$87,000 |
| Human resources high salary |
$87,000 |
| Number reporting having jobs in other areas |
6 |
| Other occupations low salary |
$53,000 |
| Other occupations average salary |
$74,240 |
| Other occupations high salary |
$95,000 |
Base Salary by Industry
Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting government jobs |
11 |
| Government low salary |
$52,000 |
| Government average salary |
$75,955 |
| Government high salary |
$98,000 |
| Number reporting manufacturing jobs |
3 |
| Manufacturing low salary |
$75,000 |
| Manufacturing average salary |
$86,667 |
| Manufacturing high salary |
$95,000 |
| Number reporting non-profit jobs |
2 |
Base Salary by Geographic Region
Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) |
8 |
| Northeast low salary |
$60,000 |
| Northeast average salary |
$93,000 |
| Northeast high salary |
$120,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) |
39 |
| Middle Atlantic low salary |
$50,000 |
| Middle Atlantic average salary |
$77,507 |
| Middle Atlantic high salary |
$120,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) |
1 |
| South low salary |
N/A |
| South average salary |
N/A |
| South high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
2 |
| Midwest low salary |
N/A |
| Midwest average salary |
N/A |
| Midwest high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) |
0 |
| Southwest low salary |
N/A |
| Southwest average salary |
N/A |
| Southwest high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) |
2 |
| West low salary |
N/A |
| West average salary |
N/A |
| West high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs located internationally |
5 |
| International low salary |
$60,000 |
| International average salary |
$70,000 |
| International high salary |
$90,000 |
