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Prospective Undergraduate Students

 

Columbian College is the home of value-added education, emboldening our students to be effective citizen leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of our 21st-century global society with the strongest of ethical and moral compasses.

We seek to educate a new generation of innovators, humanitarians, artists and analysts who want to make a difference in the real world.

 

 


Undergraduate Studies at a Glance

4 blocks from the White House
67 undergraduate majors, 68 minors, 17 certificates, 35 combined degrees, 52 master's degrees, 24 doctoral programs, 3 schools
Successful career placement: 66% private sector, 24% nonprofit, 10% public sector/govt
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40% of undergrads study abroad
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600+ student organizations

Latest Undergraduate News

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A Lasting Tribute: $16 Million Endowed Gift Honors Late English Professor Astere Claeyssens

A historic gift to the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences honors a legendary educator, known for his student-centered approach to the liberal arts.

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"Being in such a vibrant community like GW and in the heart of the U.S. capital presents many opportunities and countless options to choose from. Don’t be afraid to take chances and experience as many fields, hobbies and activities as possible."

Tien Hyunh
BS '23, Biology and Cognitive Neuroscience

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Tien Huynh