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George Washington University

  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 25,568 students
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George Washington University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The George Washington University's Catholic campus ministry is the Newman Center at 2210 F Street NW, listed by the Archdiocese of Washington. During the academic year it publishes Mass Monday to Friday at 6:10 PM and Sunday at 9:00 PM, confession on weekdays and Sundays, and weekday adoration from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. A Catholic chaplain, Fr. James Glasgow, and a campus minister are named. FOCUS and a Knights of Columbus college chapter are listed, and OCIA, retreats and Bible studies are offered.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday6:10 PMGW Newman Center, 2210 F St NW · Daily Mass during the academic year.
  • Sunday9:00 PMGW Newman Center, 2210 F St NW · Academic year only.
  • Sunday5:30 PMSt. Stephen Martyr (parish) · Listed on the Newman Center's schedule; the parish's own schedule was not checked.

Confession 2

  • Monday–Friday5:30 PMGW Newman Center, 2210 F St NW · Until 6:00 PM; academic year only.
  • Sunday8:30 PMGW Newman Center, 2210 F St NW · Until 9:00 PM; academic year only.

Adoration 1

  • Monday–Friday5:00 PMGW Newman Center, 2210 F St NW · Until 6:00 PM; academic year only.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Learn More | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
    The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
    “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
    The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
    “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
    The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
    “Adoration is every weekday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm during the Academic Year”
    The Newman Center publishes weekday adoration from 5:00 to 6:00 PM during the academic year.
  2. GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “9:00pm Mass (Newman Center) 8:30-9pm Confessions”
    The Newman Center's home page lists a Sunday Mass at 9:00 PM at the Newman Center and confessions from 8:30 to 9:00 PM on Sundays.
    “9:00pm Mass (Newman Center) 8:30-9pm Confessions”
    The Newman Center's home page lists a Sunday Mass at 9:00 PM at the Newman Center and confessions from 8:30 to 9:00 PM on Sundays.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of George Washington University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Stephens Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle: 0.7 mi2Epiphany Catholic Church: 0.7 mi3Our Lady Queen of the Americas Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Saint Patricks Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6GW Newman Center (GW Catholics): 0.1 miGeorge Washington University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Stephens Catholic Church — 0.4 mi
  2. Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle — 0.7 mi · 1725 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington
  3. Epiphany Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 2712 Dumbarton Street Northwest
  4. Our Lady Queen of the Americas Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  5. Saint Patricks Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 619 10th Street Northwest, Washington
  6. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1315 36th Street Northwest, Washington

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

92 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Washingtonadw.org/living-the-faith/young-adult-campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “George Washington University Newman Center 2210 F St. NW Washington, DC 20037”
      The Archdiocese of Washington lists the Newman Center at 2210 F St. NW as the Catholic campus ministry at George Washington University.
    2. GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Newman Center is the home for Catholic students, faculty, and staff at the George Washington University.”
      The Newman Center describes itself as the home for Catholic students, faculty and staff at GW.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. James Glasgow is presented on the Newman Center's own site as its Catholic chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “My name is Fr. James Glasgow and I serve as the Catholic Chaplain on the Council of Chaplains at the George Washington University.”
      Fr. James Glasgow serves as the Catholic chaplain at George Washington University.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is published Monday to Friday at 6:10 PM at the Newman Center. The schedule is offered during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Learn More | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
      The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass is published at the Newman Center (9:00 PM). The 5:30 PM Sunday Mass is at St. Stephen Martyr and is not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Learn More | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
      The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
    2. GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9:00pm Mass (Newman Center) 8:30-9pm Confessions”
      The Newman Center's home page lists a Sunday Mass at 9:00 PM at the Newman Center and confessions from 8:30 to 9:00 PM on Sundays.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is published Monday to Friday, 5:30 to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, 8:30 to 9:00 PM, during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Learn More | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
      The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
      “Adoration is every weekday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm during the Academic Year”
      The Newman Center publishes weekday adoration from 5:00 to 6:00 PM during the academic year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Two groups are listed: FOCUS, which serves GW, and the Knights of Columbus college chapter operating within the Newman Center.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Howard UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityNapervilleCampus”
      FOCUS lists George Washington University among the campuses where it serves.
    2. Knights of Columbus | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/kcs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Formally distinct from GW Catholics, but operating within the Newman Center, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882 by Blessed Michael J. McGivney.”
      The Knights of Columbus operates a chapter at the Newman Center at GW.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Three kinds are published: sacramental formation (OCIA), retreats, and small-group Bible studies.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Learn More | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This occurs in a series of weekly lectures and discussions that take place at the Newman Center beginning in the Fall”
      The Newman Center runs OCIA, a series of weekly lectures and discussions for adults seeking initiation, beginning in the fall.
    2. Retreats | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each semester, GW Catholics offers two kinds of retreats: a weekend off-site retreat and a day-long retreat.”
      GW Catholics offers a weekend off-site retreat and a day-long retreat each semester.
    3. FOCUS Bible Studies | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/focusbiblestudies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible studies are a weekly small group discussion about the Faith as revealed in the Holy Bible.”
      GW Catholics offers weekly small-group Bible studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (18 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 6 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A named Catholic chaplain and campus minister are published, with daily Mass and weekday adoration at the Newman Center during the academic year.
    Sources (2)
    1. About Us | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “My name is Fr. James Glasgow and I serve as the Catholic Chaplain on the Council of Chaplains at the George Washington University.”
      Fr. James Glasgow serves as the Catholic chaplain at George Washington University.
    2. Learn More | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
      The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
      “Adoration is every weekday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm during the Academic Year”
      The Newman Center publishes weekday adoration from 5:00 to 6:00 PM during the academic year.
      “please email our campus minister, Rae Grabowski at rae@gwcatholic.com.”
      The Newman Center's campus minister is Rae Grabowski, reachable at rae@gwcatholic.com.
  • Weekly confession is published on weekdays and Sundays, and FOCUS and the Knights of Columbus are both listed as student groups.
    Sources (4)
    1. Learn More | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
      The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
    2. GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9:00pm Mass (Newman Center) 8:30-9pm Confessions”
      The Newman Center's home page lists a Sunday Mass at 9:00 PM at the Newman Center and confessions from 8:30 to 9:00 PM on Sundays.
    3. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Howard UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityNapervilleCampus”
      FOCUS lists George Washington University among the campuses where it serves.
    4. Knights of Columbus | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/kcs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Formally distinct from GW Catholics, but operating within the Newman Center, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882 by Blessed Michael J. McGivney.”
      The Knights of Columbus operates a chapter at the Newman Center at GW.

Concerns

  • The published Sunday Mass at the Newman Center is a single evening Mass; the other Sunday Mass is at a parish off campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. Learn More | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 6:10pm M-F @ Newman Sunday Mass: 5:30pm @ St. Stephen Martyr; 9:00pm @ Newman”
      The Newman Center publishes a daily Mass at 6:10 PM Monday to Friday and Sunday Masses at 5:30 PM (St. Stephen Martyr) and 9:00 PM (Newman Center), offered during the academic year.
    2. GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9:00pm Mass (Newman Center) 8:30-9pm Confessions”
      The Newman Center's home page lists a Sunday Mass at 9:00 PM at the Newman Center and confessions from 8:30 to 9:00 PM on Sundays.

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The Catholic center

GW Newman Center (GW Catholics)

  • Address: 2210 F St NW, Washington, DC 20037
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, small library, chaplain's and campus minister's offices

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Source: adw.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, gwcatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, gwcatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Fall RetreatOff campus
    October 23 to 25
    Weekend off-site retreat at Camp Maria in Leonardtown, Maryland; $50 (scholarships available). GW Catholics offers a weekend retreat and a day-long retreat each semester.
    gwcatholic.com, gwcatholic.com

Faith formation 3

  • FOCUS Bible studies
    Weekly
    Weekly small-group discussion of the Faith and the Bible; the Newman Center reports more than 100 students in Bible study.
    gwcatholic.com, gwcatholic.com
  • Aquinas101
    Evening program listed among the Newman Center's activities.
    gwcatholic.com
  • OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
    Weekly, from the fall to the Easter Vigil
    Weekly lectures and discussions for adults preparing for initiation into the Catholic Church, held at the Newman Center.
    gwcatholic.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Knights of Columbus (GW chapter)
    Catholic fraternal organization chapter operating within the Newman Center.
    gwcatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Compline (Night Prayer)
    Every weekday at 9:15 PM
    Night Prayer listed in the Newman Center's daily schedule.
    gwcatholic.com
  • Monthly Spanish Mass
    Monthly; dates not listed on the pages checked
    Spanish-language Mass offered monthly at the Newman Center.
    gwcatholic.com

Social life 1

  • Tuesday Night Dinners
    Weekly, Tuesday
    Weekly dinner listed among the Newman Center's evening programs.
    gwcatholic.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (6)
  1. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Washingtonadw.org/living-the-faith/young-adult-campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “George Washington University Newman Center 2210 F St. NW Washington, DC 20037”
    The Archdiocese of Washington lists the Newman Center at 2210 F St. NW as the Catholic campus ministry at George Washington University.
    “George Washington University Newman Center 2210 F St. NW Washington, DC 20037”
    The Archdiocese of Washington lists the Newman Center at 2210 F St. NW as the Catholic campus ministry at George Washington University.
  2. GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Newman Center is the home for Catholic students, faculty, and staff at the George Washington University.”
    The Newman Center describes itself as the home for Catholic students, faculty and staff at GW.
  3. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Howard UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityNapervilleCampus”
    FOCUS lists George Washington University among the campuses where it serves.
  4. Knights of Columbus | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/kcs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Formally distinct from GW Catholics, but operating within the Newman Center, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882 by Blessed Michael J. McGivney.”
    The Knights of Columbus operates a chapter at the Newman Center at GW.
  5. Contact Us | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/faithcontact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mailing Address: 2210 F St NW | Washington, DC 20037”
    The GW Newman Center's mailing address is 2210 F St NW, Washington, DC 20037.
  6. What We Do | GW Catholicsgwcatholic.com/whatwedo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The middle floor has the most important room in the whole house: our chapel.”
    The Newman Center has a chapel on its middle floor.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
94 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,433 · ACT 32.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$24,525

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
11,387
Total students25,568
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$36,586
Cost of attendance (per year)$83,856
Median federal debt at graduation$20,449
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
84%
First-year retention92%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$90,873
Admission rate47%
Students receiving Pell grants16%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1433
SAT reading & writing680–750
SAT math670–750
ACT composite31–34
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 64 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: adw.org, adw.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is George Washington University a Catholic college?
No. George Washington University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by GW Newman Center (GW Catholics).
What is George Washington University’s Catholic Life Score?
93 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at George Washington University?
Mass is listed at GW Newman Center, 2210 F St NW and St. Stephen Martyr (parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is George Washington University Compass Recommended?
Yes. George Washington University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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