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Graduate tuition and fees at The George Washington University are comparable to the national average for private universities. These costs are set by the GW Board of Trustees and generally increase year to year, variable by program and location.
Tuition costs are made up of many factors, so all calculations below are estimates based on current tuition rates and fee structures. Total tuition and fees will vary according to the courses taken and the timeframe in which you complete your coursework. Please use the following information as an approximate tuition amount.
Master's Degree
Security and Safety Leadership |
Curriculum:
12 courses
(typically completed in 16 months) |
36 credits |
Tuition:
36 credits @ $640 per credit hour |
$23,040 |
Registration fees:
4 registration sessions @ $35 each |
$140 |
TOTAL:
Tuition + fees: |
$23,180 |
Other costs to consider:
Application fee:
Textbooks: |
$60
$500 (approx.) |
Graduate Certificates
Fundamentals of Strategic Security |
Curriculum:
6 courses
(typically completed in 8 months) |
18 credits |
Tuition:
18 credits @ $640 per credit hour |
$11,520 |
Registration fees:
2 registration sessions @ $35 each |
$70 |
TOTAL:
Tuition + fees: |
$11,590 |
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Other costs to consider:
Application fee:
Textbooks: |
$60
$250 (approx.) |
Safety Leadership |
Curriculum:
6 courses
(typically completed in 8 months) |
18 credits |
Tuition:
18 credits @ $640 per credit hour |
$11,520 |
Registration fees:
2 registration sessions @ $35 each |
$70 |
TOTAL:
Tuition + fees: |
$11,590 |
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Other costs to consider:
Application fee:
Textbooks: |
$60
$250 (approx.) |
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.
Information regarding veterans education benefits may be obtained from the Veterans Benefits Office, located in Rice Hall, Room 310, 2121 I Street NW, (202) 994-1586. Those students who are veterans requesting benefits must communicate their status to the Veterans Benefit Office at least 30 days prior to course start date in order to obtain an advance payment from the VA. Payment takes approximately 6-8 weeks.
Important things to know:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required if applying for Federal Stafford Loan. Application can be found at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Priority deadlines for loan applications:
- May 1 to receive funds by the beginning of Fall semester
- October 1 to receive funds by the beginning of Spring semester
- March 1 to receive funds by the beginning of Summer semester
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