Georgetown University

#23Private CatholicUrban
20,984
Total Students
7,900
Undergrads
13,084
Graduates
12%
Acceptance
📍 Washington, DC
🎓 Est. 1789
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
12%
Acceptance Rate
3.9-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1450-1540
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
33-35
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

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Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
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Decision Released
Mid-December
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 10
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Decision Released
April 1

Application Methods

Georgetown Application
Early Action
Regular Decision
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Aspiring diplomats and global changemakers

if you dream of shaping international policy, Georgetown literally and figuratively puts you at the table.

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Ethically driven intellectuals

if you want to lead with conscience, reflect deeply, and pair ambition with responsibility, this school aligns with your core.

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Quiet power builders

if you’re not the loudest voice but the sharpest mind, Georgetown nurtures thoughtful leadership.

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Politics and philosophy lovers

if you stay up debating justice, global security, or moral trade-offs, this campus will feel like home.

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Faith-aware but inclusive learners

if you value meaning, purpose, and respect for diverse beliefs, Georgetown’s Jesuit ethos is grounding without being imposing.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Big party culture seekers

Georgetown has social life, but it’s more dinner-and-debate than frat-party-Friday.

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STEM-first students

while CS and bio are growing, the school’s heart beats strongest in policy, law, humanities, and business.

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Urban adrenaline types

D.C. is powerful, but Georgetown’s campus and culture are more reflective than fast-paced.

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Rebellious individualists

structure, tradition, and legacy matter here; if you push against that too hard, the fit might feel tight.

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Pure pragmatists

if you care only about ROI or rapid scaling, Georgetown’s deeper, mission-oriented tone may feel too slow or idealistic.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

55-75°F (13-24°C)

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summer

75-90°F (24-32°C)

Hot and humid

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fall

55-75°F (13-24°C)

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winter

30-45°F (-1-7°C)

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Four seasons with humid summers

☀️Average 203 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

17%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
56%
Male
44%

Ethnic Distribution

White
47%
International
17%
Asian
15%
Hispanic
11%
MultiRace
6%
Other
4%

📚 Popular Majors

International Relations
Political Science
Finance
Economics
Government
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$71,136
Out-of-State$71,136
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Georgetown neighborhood
M Street
Wisconsin Avenue

Nearby Areas

Georgetown Waterfront
Walking distance

A scenic area by the Potomac River with shops and restaurants.

Price Range: $$
M Street
Walking distance

A bustling street known for shopping and dining.

Price Range: $$
💸Career Outcomes
$93,500
Median Earnings
94%
Employment Rate
$78,900
Starting Salary
A+
Career Grade

Top Employers

Deloitte
State Department
JP Morgan
McKinsey
World Bank

Top Graduate School Destinations

Georgetown Law
Harvard
Columbia
Georgetown Medical
London School of Economics