Very selective
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO
12% admitted · $13,360/yr after aid
Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 13%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $33,661
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $110,516
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Georgetown University is a private nonprofit college in Washington, DC with 7,569 undergraduates. It admits 13% of applicants, and admitted students average 1487 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $33,661 per year ($10,252 for families earning under $30,000). 94% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $110,516 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 13%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 25,485
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,334
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 48%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing700–770
200800
SAT Math690–780
200800
ACT Composite31–35
136
What Georgetown University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $92,563
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $71,338
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,252
- $30–48k$11,607
- $48–75k$15,746
- $75–110k$21,247
- $110k+$60,179
Get a personal estimate with Georgetown University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Freshman retention
- 97%
- Median earnings
- $110,516
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $14,746
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,569
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 13%
- White46%
- Hispanic6%
- Black5%
- Asian15%
Georgetown University FAQ
What is Georgetown University's acceptance rate?+
Georgetown University admits 13% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 700–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 690–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1487.
What ACT score do you need for Georgetown University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–35.
Is Georgetown University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Georgetown University?+
In Fall 2023, 25,485 students applied to Georgetown University and 3,334 were admitted; 1,599 enrolled.
Does Georgetown University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Georgetown University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Georgetown University require an essay?+
Georgetown University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Georgetown University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $92,563 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,661.
What is Georgetown University's graduation rate?+
94% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 131496 · How we use this data
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