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Columbian College by the Numbers
2,200
Graduate Students
500+
Permanent Full-Time
Faculty Members
88,000
CCAS Alumni Living in All 50 States and 120+ Countries
Graduate Students in Action

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.

‘Your Gut Doesn’t Lie’: WNBA’s Jones Inspires Graduates to Trust Their Instincts
May 18, 2025
The GW basketball Hall of Famer and former CCAS criminal justice major headlined a joyous Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 on the National Mall.

Time to Shine: CCAS Showcase Highlights Student Research
April 9, 2025
More than 200 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines displayed their scholarly work at the third annual CCAS Research Showcase.