The George Washington University (GW) is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian university located in Washington, DC. Founded in 1821 as The Columbian College on land provided by former President George Washington, 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 2006, the George Washington University's endowment and other trust funds total approximately $1.017 billion. The George Washington University is currently ranked 52nd on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top National Universities.
In addition to 4,500 staff members, The George Washington University enrolls an even balance of undergraduate and graduate students; roughly 11,000 of the former and 12,500 of the latter.
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