BA Economics at George Washington University

Programme overview

Economics is a versatile major that equips students with sharp analytical and quantitative skills while decoding how the global economy functions. The bachelor of arts in economics program provides students with the framework to investigate and explore how individuals, organizations, and governments balance competing objectives under scarcity. In the classroom, students join a vibrant community of educators and researchers, working and learning alongside experts in fields ranging from econometrics and forecasting to labor and urban economics.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Economics | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. Seven courses (21 credits) in Economics (ECON) electives numbered between 2000 and 4999 are required. At least one of these courses should be an ECON WID course. The following guidelines and restrictions apply: FINA 3101 and/or FINA 3301 may be used as substitutes for up to two ECON elective courses (6 credits) numbered between 2000 and 4999.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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