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Georgetown University

Washington, DC·Private·~13% acceptance

Georgetown University is a private university in Washington, DC. It is highly selective, admitting about 13% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $40,815 per year. About 95% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $103,494 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$40,815/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $88,741
Aid cuts ~$47,926/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1390–1550
ACT (middle 50%)31–35
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
95%
graduation rate
97%
freshman retention
$83,222
median earnings, 6yr
$103,494
median earnings, 10yr
How Georgetown reads an application

What Georgetown values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualities
Important
InterviewExtracurriculars
Also considered
First-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residency

From Georgetown’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Georgetown requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essays
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)TOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Georgetown requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Georgetown University's acceptance rate?
Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.
How much does Georgetown University cost?
At Georgetown University, the average net price after aid is about $40,815 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $88,741 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Georgetown University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1390–1550 on the SAT and 31–35 on the ACT.
What are Georgetown University's application deadlines?
Georgetown University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Georgetown University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Georgetown University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Interview and Extracurriculars. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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