Georgetown University
PrivateWashington, DC
Georgetown University is a private mid-sized school in Washington, DC, enrolling about 7,569 undergraduates. Georgetown University is highly selective, with an acceptance rate near 13%. Its highest-earning reported major is International Business (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $159,452/year four years out. On-campus housing is mandatory here.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Georgetown University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Georgetown University weighs your application
From Georgetown University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Georgetown University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Georgetown University look for in applicants?
Per Georgetown University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates standardized test scores, application essay, recommendations, talent/ability, character/personal qualities, rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Georgetown University's acceptance rate?
Georgetown University in Washington, DC admits approximately 13% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Georgetown University?
Admitted students at Georgetown University typically score between 1390–1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Georgetown University?
Admitted students at Georgetown University typically score between 31–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Georgetown University cost?
Georgetown University's total cost of attendance is reported at $88,741 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Georgetown University?
Georgetown University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Georgetown University require students to live on campus?
Yes -- Georgetown University requires students to live in on-campus housing.
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