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

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

80% of employers at career and internship fairs are looking for CCAS majors

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Learn Outside the Classroom

“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

Spotlight on CCAS Undergraduates

‘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.