About Georgetown University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
19,204
Website
https://www.georgetown.edu/Accreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Georgetown University has been ranked at the 15th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
November 1, January 10
Acceptance Rate
12%
SAT Range
1370 - 1530
ACT Range
31 - 34
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Admission to GU is difficult. However, the university is selective in taking in students. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $75. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1380-1550 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Georgetown University is 33. However, those getting an ACT score less than 31 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 37th and O St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20057-0001. They can also call them at (202) 687-0100.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$28,442
Average Annual Cost
$56,058
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$584
Room And Board
$16,466
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,556
Total One Year Cost
$76,280
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to GU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $76,280. The average annual tuition cost ($56,058), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($16,466), and budget for other expenses ($2,556) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
96%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$13,339
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Political Science and Government
277 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
241 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
240 Graduates
Economics
195 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
101 Graduates
Science, Technology and Society
80 Graduates
Psychology, General
77 Graduates
Marketing
75 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
69 Graduates
International Business
69 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
67 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
63 Graduates
Biology, General
56 Graduates
Mathematics
49 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
41 Graduates
History
37 Graduates
Computer Science
36 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
34 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
33 Graduates
Sociology
33 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
31 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
30 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
29 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
27 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
26 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...
26 Graduates
Philosophy
24 Graduates
Public Health
23 Graduates
Area Studies
19 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
15 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
13 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
13 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
13 Graduates
Anthropology
12 Graduates
Physics
10 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
10 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
8 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
8 Graduates
Music
8 Graduates
Chemistry
6 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
6 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
5 Graduates
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...
5 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
4 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
7,459
Socio-Economic Diversity
12%
Part-time
6%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$82,187 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
65%
Averege Housing Cost
$10,612/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,897/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,897/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Hoyas
School Colors
blue and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Patriot League
Total Male Athletes
381
Total Female Athletes
278
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew-Rowing
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Sailing
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $16,466 per year for living on campus. Georgetown University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at GU costs around $5,897 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At GU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 44% male and 56% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$65,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$93,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$90 - 255
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$43,071
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$7,776
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,310
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$41,373
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$65,556
$30K - $48K
$63,338
$48K - $75K
$52,295
$75K - $110K
$46,150
> $110K
$24,197
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,300,000
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,000,000
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at GU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $8,129, whereas the financial aid is $43,685. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,860 as well as institutional aid worth $43,685. At GU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $2,300,000 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $2,000,000.
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