BA Philosophy at George Washington University

Programme overview

Students pursuing the bachelor of arts in philosophy master foundational concepts in logic and ancient and modern philosophy. In this program, which is more traditional than the major with a public affairs focus, students also complete four electives chosen from courses such as Philosophy of Art, Ethics in Business, and Mind, Brain, and Artificial Intelligence.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Duration: 6 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. Four additional philosophy (PHIL) courses (12 credits) numbered 2000 or above. Option B: Honors thesis. Requires departmental approval and successful completion of a senior thesis.

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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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