12%

Acceptance Rate

$43,071

Avg.Financial Aid

001445

FAFSA Code

Georgetown University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Roman Catholic

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    https://www.georgetown.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    19,204

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

37th and O St NW

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 Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    November 1, January 10

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    12%

  • SAT Range

    1370 - 1530

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    31 - 34

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $75

  • 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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $28,442

  • Average Annual Cost

    $56,058

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,200

  • Other Fees

    $584

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $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 The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

96%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

100%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$13,339

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

7,459

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

12%

Full-time / Part-time

94% / 6%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

50%

Unknown

5%

Black

6%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

15%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

89%

Out Of State

2%

In State

9%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$65,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$93,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$8,689 - $24,551

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$90 - $255

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

44%

Average Aid Per Year

$43,071

Students Receiving Federal Grants

15%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,776

Students Receiving State Aid

1%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,310

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$41,373

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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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