Georgetown University

Washington, DC
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Acceptance Rate
13%
Enrollment
7,462
Graduation Rate
94%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$103,494
Retention Rate
97%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)13901550
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3234
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$65,081
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,081
Avg Net Price
$39,433
Room & Board
$19,750
Total COA
$84,696
Median Debt
$15,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$5,340
$30,001–48,000
$8,750
$48,001–75,000
$13,464
$75,001–110,000
$26,491
$110,001+
$57,166
Pell Grant Rate: 10%
Federal Loan Rate: 19%

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Sticker Price$84,831
Estimated Net Price$39,433 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
94%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$103,494
Retention Rate
97%
Median Debt
$15,500

Top Programs

Social Sciences
41.6%
Business & Marketing
19.8%
Biology
5.9%
Health Professions
5.7%
Interdisciplinary Studies
4.9%
Psychology
4.7%
Foreign Languages
2.5%
Computer Science
2.4%
English
2.3%
Mathematics & Statistics
2.1%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Political Science and Government280$74,225
International Relations and National Security Studies251$70,549
Finance and Financial Management Services202$126,672
Economics179$92,475
Psychology, General98$63,369
Management Information Systems and Services87$113,090
English Language and Literature, General81$56,857
International Business78$101,821
Science, Technology and Society76$90,077
Marketing71$95,343
Biology, General66$51,400
Mathematics65
Business Administration, Management and Operations63$88,049
Accounting and Related Services60$127,971
Computer Science52$126,103

Demographics

Men 42%Women 59%
White
48.5%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian
15.1%
Two or More
6.1%
International
13.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
7 required essays
Required

Briefly (approximately one-half page, single-spaced) discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which youhave been most involved.

Required

As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief personal or creative essay which you feel best describes you and reflects on your personal background and individual experiences, skills, and talents.

Required

Founded in 1789, the Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences is committed to the Jesuit traditions of an integrated education and of productive research in the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Describe your interest in studying at College of Arts & Sciences. Applicants interested in the sciences, mathematics, or languages are encouraged to make specific reference to their choice of major.

Required

Georgetown University‘s School of Nursing is committed to the formation of ethical, empathetic, and transformational nursing leaders. Describe the factors that have influenced your interest in studying Nursing at Georgetown University.

Required

Georgetown University‘s School of Health was founded to advance the health and well-being of people locally, nationally, and globally through innovative research, the delivery of interdisciplinary education, and transformative engagement of communities. Describe the factors that influenced your interest in studying health care at Georgetown University, specifically addressing your intended related major: Global Health, Health Care Management & Policy, or Human Science.

Required

Georgetown University‘s Walsh School of Foreign Service was founded more than a century ago to prepare generations of leaders with the foundational skills to address global issues. Describe your primary motivations for studying international affairs at Georgetown University and dedicating your undergraduate studies toward a future in global service.

Required

Georgetown University‘s McDonough School of Business provides graduates with essential global, ethical, analytical, financial, and diverse perspectives on the economies of our nation and the world. Describe your primary motivations for studying business at Georgetown University.

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.