George Washington University

The George Washington University (GWU), or informally, G.W., is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian university located in Washington, D.C.. Founded in 1821 as the Columbian College, the university has since developed into a leading educational and research institution. The 43-acre campus, located in the city's historic Foggy Bottom neighborhood, is situated a few blocks from the White House and the rest of the National Mall. In 1999, the university acquired the Mount Vernon College for Women. As of 2007, G.W. is ranked 52nd on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top National Universities.^[4] By some measures, George Washington University charges the highest undergraduate tuition of any institution in the country at $37,820 a year (as measured in 2006)^[5], however the University employs a fixed-tuition plan whereby undergraduates do not experience tuition increases during their 4-year tenure.

In addition to 4,500 staff members, The George Washington University enrolls a balance of about 10,400 undergraduate and 12,500 graduate students....