Campuses of George Washington University
The campus of the George Washington University (GW), originated on College Hill, a site bounded by 14th Street, Columbia Road, 15th Street and Florida Avenue, NW in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. After relocating to the downtown financial district in the 1880s and then to Foggy Bottom in 1912, GW now has three campuses. Foggy Bottom is the location of the university's main campus in Washington, D.C. Also in Washington's Foxhall neighborhood is the Mount Vernon Campus, formerly the Mount Vernon College for Women. Additionally, the George Washington University Virginia Campus is located in Ashburn, VA.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | February 9, 1821 |
| Endowment | US $2.8 billion |
| President | Ellen Granberg |
| Location | Washington, D.C. , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban — Foggy Bottom; Suburban — Mount Vernon; Rural — Ashburn |
| Colors | Buff and Blue |
| Website | www.gwu.edu |
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