Tuition for all undergraduate students enrolling at the George Washington University for academic year 2026-2027 will be $72,000, a 3 percent increase from the 2025-2026 tuition rate. Mandatory fees are $770, which includes a subsidized transportation fee for unlimited use of Metrorail and Metrobus.
For incoming first-year students, the university has set a base rate for housing and dining of $18,160, a $560 increase from the previous year. The base residence hall room rate is $11,440, and the dining rate is $6,720 for the academic year.
On-campus housing and dining rates vary for continuing students based on their room choice and meal plan.
The estimated cost of attendance includes direct costs (tuition, housing, dining and fees) and indirect costs (books, transportation and personal expenses). The actual total cost of attendance varies by student.
Graduate tuition rates, which vary by program, will be updated on the Student Accounts webpage as they are approved.