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About Georgetown University

jesuit missionstrong social sciencesglobal affairs focus

Georgetown University is a private research university in Washington, DC, known for its jesuit mission, strong social sciences, and global affairs focus. With an acceptance rate of 12%, Georgetown is highly selective, typically enrolling around 1,586 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1405–1530 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT. Georgetown meets 100% of demonstrated financial need; the average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $5,064.

Admissions

Georgetown University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

highly selective

12%
Overall Accept Rate
1468
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1405 – 1530

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ACTScore range: 32 – 35

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Georgetown University

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Application Strategy
Georgetown asks you to apply to a specific school within the university, such as the School of Foreign Service, McDonough School of Business, or College, so make sure your essays and activities clearly reflect why that particular school fits your goals rather than writing generically about Georgetown as a whole.
Essay Strategy
Georgetown's supplemental essays carry enormous weight in their process, so go beyond stating career goals and show how the specific curriculum, faculty research, or programs like the Georgetown Institute of Politics or the Landegger Program connect directly to work you have already done.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Georgetown University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Meets 100% of demonstrated need: Georgetown University meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. Georgetown University's sticker price of ~$82k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$82k/yr$5.1k
30k-48k~$82k/yr$12.2k
48k-75k~$82k/yr$18.3k
75k-110k~$82k/yr$26.5k
110k+~$82k/yr$57.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

94%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$83k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,217
Undergrad Enrollment
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