Georgetown University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Washington, District of Columbia with 7,569 undergraduates. It admits 13% of applicants, costs an average of $33,661 a year after grants and graduates 94% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Georgetown University acceptance rate and admissions
Georgetown University admitted 13% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 8. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1390 to 1550
4001600
ACT composite
31 to 35
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 700 to 770, math 690 to 780). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Georgetown University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Jan 1, 2027
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jan 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $80 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Georgetown University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Georgetown University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$71,338
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$21,202
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$92,563
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$33,661
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $33,661 a year after grants and scholarships, $58,902 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Georgetown University graduation rate, earnings and debt
94%finished within 6 years97%came back for year two13%get a Pell Grant
94% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $110,516 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $14,746 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Georgetown University$110,516
District of Columbia median, private nonprofit 4-year$81,308
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
Georgetown University$14,746
District of Columbia median$22,250
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 13% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Georgetown University majors and what graduates earn
Georgetown University awarded bachelor's degrees in 45 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from international business ($159,452).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Georgetown University
91 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Georgetown University?
Georgetown University admitted 13% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Georgetown University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $71,338. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $33,661 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 700 to 770 in reading and writing and 690 to 780 in math, and 31 to 35 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Georgetown University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Georgetown University reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Georgetown University?
94% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Georgetown University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $110,516 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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