BS Economics at George Washington University

Programme overview

The bachelor of science program in economics at GW is built for the data-driven future, blending rigorous quantitative analysis with deep economic theory. Students have the opportunity to learn and use advanced econometrics and statistical computing to investigate scarcity and to model how global entities make critical tradeoffs. Economics students join a high-caliber community of researchers and practitioners, developing the analytical firepower needed to tackle complex economic problems in fields like development, forecasting, international trade, 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 and the following curricular requirements. Two courses (6 credits) selected from the following. Both courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. 18 credits (six courses) in Economics (ECON) electives numbered between 2000 and 4999 are required.

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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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