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George Washington University reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,526 total reviews)
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Thomas LeBlanc

70% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

George Washington University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,526 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The George Washington University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
Oct 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Location is Great, Benefits, especially retirement, are great. People

Cons

Culture - the administration and leadership leaves a lot to be desired. There is a lot of dishonesty and mistrust which has led to a very high rate of turnover and anxiety.

3.0
Oct 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great office environment with colleagues and direct supervisors. The ability to take classes for free and reduced prices was also a nice perk, but required a lot of planning.

Cons

Management at both the college and university level was contradictory, salaries were low, and opportunities to voice concerns were.

3.0
Oct 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent research environment with access to advanced instrumentation and knowledgeable professors. Encourages independent thinking and technical skill development.

Cons

Limited pay compared to workload; administrative processes can be slow. Balancing research with coursework can be challenging during peak semesters.

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