Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 12.9%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 25,485
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 3,334
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,599
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 48%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 13%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 13%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 700–770
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 690–780
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 31–35
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 75% / 33%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- required
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- considered
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $88,741
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $68,017
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $68,017
- Median debt at graduation
- $15,500
- Students with federal loans
- 18%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 95%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 97%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $76,027
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $103,494
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 7,569
- Graduate students
- 12,198
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 11 : 1
- Women
- 59%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 10%
- Full-time faculty
- 48%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- Interim President
- Robert M. Groves
- Main phone
- (202) 687-0100
- Address
- 37th and O St NW, Washington, DC 20057-0001
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | December 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Own application
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- Essays
- 2 short essays (250 words) + 2 long essays (650 and 500 words)
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor + 1 teacher (second teacher optional)
- Interview
- required
Testing: SAT or ACT required; AP scores highly recommended
Financial aid policies
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: No merit scholarships; aid is need-based only
- Full need met for US citizens and permanent residents; aid includes federal loans
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 2,672 / 2,043 / 356
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: uadmissions.georgetown.edu, uadmissions.georgetown.edu, uadmissions.georgetown.edu, uadmissions.georgetown.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.