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Paying for GW

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what GW actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at GW for families earning under $100,000 a year. Revolutionary Promise (fall 2026): free tuition for families under $100k; half-tuition for $100k-$150k; no need-based aid for international students

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run GW's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$24,071/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$20,443/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$21,863/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$39,500/yr after aid
$110k+$54,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$84,290
Tuition & fees$64,990
Room & board$17,600
Average net price$45,466
Students on aid77%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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