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George Washington University
(GW)
About
The George Washington University is a private federally-chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Originally named Columbian College, it was chartered in 1821 by the United States Congress and is the first university founded under Washington, D.C.'s jurisdiction. It is one of only six federally chartered universities in the United States.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 78 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,756
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 19%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 6,261
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
32 subjectsQS
35 subjectsUS News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =93 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =103 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =136 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =156 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =182 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 185 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 190 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =210 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =213 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 228 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Space Science | =234 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 247 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =254 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =289 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 312 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =412 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =428 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =431 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 542 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =580 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =645 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =786 | 61.2 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 126–150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 126–150 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of George Washington University?
George Washington University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =358, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =245.
When was George Washington University founded?
George Washington University was founded in 1821.
What are the top subjects at George Washington University?
Top subjects at George Washington University include: Politics, Politics, Law & Legal Studies, Statistics & Operational Research, Nursing.
Where is George Washington University located?
George Washington University is located in Washington, United States.