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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

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The media executive reflected on her career, cancer recovery and lessons from a lifetime in journalism during an emotional 2026 Commencement ceremony.

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"Over the past four years, I’ve evolved both academically and personally, largely thanks to the conversations and experiences I’ve shared with those around me. Being in good company is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and at GW, there is no shortage of exceptional people."

Katarina Engst
B.A. '25, Political Science, Minor in Journalism and Mass Communication

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