George Washington
George Washington SAT and ACT Requirements
George Washington is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1350 to 1500 on the SAT and 31 to 34 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Test-Optional
SAT middle 50%
1350–1500
ACT middle 50%
31–34
Acceptance rate
47%
George Washington SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 680 | 750 |
| Math | 670 | 750 |
| Total | 1350 | 1500 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 34 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1350: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here, and at a test-optional school you can also leave the score off.
- 1350 to 1500: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1500: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does George Washington require the SAT or ACT?
George Washington is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. GW states it 'has been proudly test-optional for the majority of applicants since 2015.' SAT/ACT submission is optional; high school grades and rigor are the most important factors. Exceptions requiring scores: BA/BS-MD combined-degree applicants, homeschooled applicants, and applicants from schools that provide only narrative evaluations. No future change announced.
What SAT score do you need for George Washington?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1350, half scored between 1350 and 1500, and a quarter scored above 1500. A score at or above 1500 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1350 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for George Washington?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 31 to 34 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1400 to 1500.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: George Washington admissions, verified for 2026-27.
