Washington, DC
Georgetown University was founded in 1789, making it the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university, per its own account. It operates a Hilltop Campus and a Capitol Campus in Washington, D.C., built on what it describes as 450 years of Jesuit educational tradition. Its motto, "Utraque Unum" (both into one), reflects a stated commitment to interfaith dialogue and educating students to serve, in the university's words, "especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members" of society.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Georgetown University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 78% submitted SAT scores, 32% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026Non-binding. Other Early Action plans are fine, but you can't apply to any binding Early Decision program.
- Regular Decision: Jan 1, 2027
Confirm on Georgetown University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
What applicants who posted their results listed
65 self-reported applicant profiles from public posts, 2024–25 and 2025–26 admissions cycles: 20 admitted, 45 rejected or waitlisted. Figures read admitted vs. rejected or waitlisted.
Most common activities
Most common awards among admits
Who posted
The full breakdown, with what stood out: Georgetown Accepted vs. Rejected Applicants →
These are people who chose to post their results publicly, mostly on Reddit -- a group that skews toward high scores and STEM. They describe posters, not Georgetown University's admitted class, and recruited athletes are left out. For official numbers, use the admissions figures above.
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?
Per Georgetown University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1405–1530 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Georgetown University?
Per Georgetown University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 32–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
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 deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 1, 2027, 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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