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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

Ken Wang in a blue GW shirt and blue shorts standing in front of a gate and a pond

Alumnus Maps out Geography Opportunities

By utilizing GW resources both in and out of the classroom, Ken Wang, BA ’25, discovered a passion for geographic information systems during his studies.

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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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