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Whether you are taking the first steps to applying to GW’s Columbian College, newly accepted or already part of the CCAS student body — welcome! Our renowned faculty, stellar student leaders and graduate studies staff are here to help you get the information and resources you need.
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Columbian College by the Numbers
2,188
Graduate Students
490+
Permanent Full-Time
Faculty Members
91,500
CCAS Alumni Living in All 50 States and 120+ Countries
Graduate Students in Action
Tools of Change: Research Team Uncovers 300,000 Years of Technology Traditions
November 12, 2025
New research led by Anthropology’s David Braun reveals how early humans crafted stone tools during environmental upheaval.
The Fine Print on Fingerprints
September 10, 2025
In classrooms and crime scenes, forensic sciences’ Heidi Eldridge relies on evidence over assumptions and encourages students to think for themselves.
Class of 2025 Share GW Memories
May 21, 2025
From internships and classroom experiences to lifelong friendships and one-of-a-kind events, the CCAS Class of 2025 recalled their fondest GW memories.
