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Washington, District of Columbia 20057-0001

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

Georgetown University is a private urban institution in Washington, District of Columbia. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1494.

A mid-sized campus of 7.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

94% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $103,494 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,433.

Established
1789
Motto
Utraque Unum
Mascot
Jack the Bulldog
Type
Private federally chartered research university
Conference
Big East Conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

8 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
13%Acceptance
1494SAT Avg
7,462Students
11:1Student:Faculty
94%Grad Rate
$103,494Earnings 10yr
$39,433Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Georgetown University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate13.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1494

Reading & WritingMid: 735
700770
MathMid: 745
690780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

13.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1494

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$65,081
Room & Board$19,750
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$84,696
Average Net Price$39,433
Median Debt at Graduation$15,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$164

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,340
$30–48K$8,750
$48–75K$13,464
$75–110K$26,491
$110K+$57,166

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$39,433

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (160)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,462
Gender Split
59% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
10%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 5%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 15%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate94.3%
Freshman Retention97.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$83,222
8 Years$88,766
10 Years$103,494

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$106,000
Men
$150,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#24
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#49

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

175Very High

Estimated from DC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
2 mi(3 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
36 mi(62 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
125 mi(217 min)

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