Georgetown University

General Information

• Name: Georgetown University
• Location: 37th and O St NW, Washington, D.C., 20057
• Website: georgetown.edu
• Founded: Catholic private university
• Campus Size: Mid-size institution
• Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,187 students
• Acceptance Rate: 12% (Extremely Competitive)
• Popular Majors: Political Science and Government, International Relations, Finance
• Graduation Rate: 96%
• Median Starting Salary: $65,200

Athletics and Rankings

• Athletics Division: NCAA Division I-FCS
• Athletics Conference: Patriot League
• National Rankings:
  • Best Colleges for Political Science in America: #1 of 816
  • Best Colleges for International Relations in America: #1 of 405
  • Best Catholic Colleges in America: #1 of 159

Admissions Information

• Application Deadline: January 10
• Acceptance Rate: 12%
• SAT Range: 1410-1560
• ACT Range: 32-35
• Application Fee: $75
• Required Materials: SAT/ACT (required), High School GPA (required)
• Early Decision/Early Action: Yes
• Application Website: Apply Here
• Admissions Website: Learn More

Cost and Financial Aid

• Net Price: $35,566/year (National Average: $15,523)
• Average Financial Aid: $45,949/year
• Students Receiving Aid: 45%
• Find Scholarships: Scholarship Search

Academics

• Professors: Grade A+
• Student-Faculty Ratio: 4:1
• Evening Degree Programs: Yes
• Student Feedback:
  • 83% agree professors are dedicated.
  • 66% find it easy to get the classes they want.
  • 49% find workload manageable.

Popular Majors

1. Political Science and Government (270 Graduates)
2. International Relations (268 Graduates)
3. Finance (214 Graduates)

See All Majors: Explore Majors

Online and Distance Learning

• Offers Online Courses: Yes
• Online Learning Breakdown:
  • Mix of Online and On Campus: 3%
  • On Campus Only: 92%
  • Fully Online: 5%
• Online Programs:
  • Certificate Programs: 0
  • Associate Programs: 0
  • Bachelor’s Programs: 0

Campus Life

• Freshman Live On-Campus: 100%
• Daycare Services: No

Student Polls:

• 49% report Greek life has little effect.
• 50% say varsity sporting events are somewhat attended.

Facilities Feedback:

• Athletics/Recreation: 69% highly rated
• Dining: 53% highly rated
• Performing Arts: 52% highly rated

After Graduation

• Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation: $93,500/year (National Average: $33,028)
• Employment Rate 2 Years After Graduation: 92%
• Graduation Rate: 96%
• Job Confidence: 96% of students feel confident about finding a job in their field.

Student Life

• Undergraduate Enrollment:
  • Full-Time: 7,187
  • Part-Time: 713
  • Students Over 25: 4%
• Pell Grant Recipients: 9%
• Varsity Athletes: 10%

Polls About Students:

• Driven: 59%
• Determined: 12%
• Passionate: 12%

Contact Information

• Address:
  Georgetown University
  37th and O St NW,
  Washington, D.C., 20057
• Website: georgetown.edu