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Georgetown University
Georgetown University admits 13 of every 100 applicants — a reach school for nearly everyone applying to Georgetown University, whatever the rest of the profile says.
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Georgetown University sits in Washington proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is International Business, where graduates median $159,452 four years out. Faculty pay averages $217,176 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 7,569 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 96.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1390 and 1550 — above the DC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Georgetown University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Georgetown University requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe Georgetown University's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 700 | 740 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 690 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Georgetown University received 25,485 applications and admitted 3,334 (13.1%), with 1,599 enrolling.
How Georgetown University compares
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 12.9% | 58.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $68,017 | $31,210 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $103,494 | $63,066 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Georgetown University student earns $103,494 — 64% above the District of Columbia median of $63,066 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Georgetown University lists tuition at $68,017 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Georgetown University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $68,017 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Georgetown University enrolls 7,569 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Georgetown University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
94.8% of Georgetown University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 40 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $68,017 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Georgetown University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| International Business | $159,452 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $152,744 |
| Computer Science | $143,900 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $143,686 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $141,931 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $138,263 |
| Mathematics | $127,760 |
| Economics | $118,999 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $117,733 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $112,722 |
| Marketing | $105,944 |
| Psychology, General | $99,007 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $89,228 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $82,197 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,502 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $78,370 |
| Biology, General | $77,132 |
| History | $75,501 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $73,534 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $70,025 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $65,574 |
Median earnings for these 21 Georgetown University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $103,494 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional Georgetown University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Georgetown University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1390–1550 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 12.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Georgetown University's acceptance rate?
13.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,334 admitted from 25,485 applicants.
How much does Georgetown University cost?
At Georgetown University, published tuition is $68,017 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Georgetown University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Georgetown University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $103,494 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in District of Columbia
- Howard University — 41.3% admitted
- George Washington University — 47.1% admitted
- Gallaudet University — 58.1% admitted
- The Catholic University of America — 82.8% admitted
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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.