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

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Class of 2026 Share GW Memories

From studying abroad to attending events on campus, from lifelong friendships to life-changing internships, the Class of 2026 recall their fondest GW memories.

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“I would not have had the life experiences I’ve had, met the people I've met and done everything I've done if it wasn’t for GW. It foundationally changed my life.”

Alex Jahangir
BS '99