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The George Washington University
Graduate Certificate in Landscape Design
Tuition

Graduate tuition and fees at The George Washington University are comparable to the national average for private universities. These costs, set by the GW Board of Trustees, generally increase from year to year and may vary by program and location.

Tuition is made up of many variables, so all calculations below are estimates based on current tuition rates and fee structures. Total tuition and fees will adjust depending on the courses taken and the rate at which you complete your coursework. Please use the following information as an approximate tuition amount based on current information and not your final investment which will appreciate over time.

Graduate Certificate
Curriculum:
18 courses, 1 and 2 credits each (includes two introductory classes) meeting in five terms throughout the year
(typically completed in two-three years)
28 credits
Tuition:
28 credits @ $595/credit hour
$16,660
Registration fees:
9 registration sessions @ $35 each
$315
TOTAL:
Tuition + fees:
$16,975
Master's Degree
Curriculum:
25 courses, 1 to 4 credits each, includes the 28 credit Landscape Design Graduate Certificate and the 15 credit Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Landcapes.
43 credits
Tuition:
43 credits @ $595/credit hour
$25,585
Registration fees:
12 registration sessions @ $35 each
$420
TOTAL:
Tuition + fees:
$26,005
Other costs to consider:
Application fee:
$60
Books:
Approximately
$100-$150/course
Supplies: $150-200
For a detailed list of fees please refer to The George Washington University Bulletin -- Graduate Programs.


Financial Aid

Thinking about applying for Stafford or alternative education loans to finance graduate school? For the most recent financial aid information, see Graduate Financial Aid loan information on the Web at www.gwired.gwu.edu/finaid-g.

Important things to know:

  1. Students must first be admitted to a program in order to be eligible for loans.
  2. Priority deadlines for loan applications:
    1. May 1 to receive funds by the beginning of the fall semester
    2. October 1 to receive funds by the beginning of the spring semester
    3. March 1 to receive funds by the beginning of the summer semester
  3. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); required if applying for Federal Stafford Loan. Submit this form online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov