Private school in Washington DC with 8,200 total undergraduate students

Chancing

Georgetown University is a very competitive school

Overall acceptance rate

12%

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Admissions

Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
12%
Women
11%

Men
12%

Total number of applicants
27,506
Women: 61%
Men: 39%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
48%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$75,686
Out-of-state
$75,686

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Applications

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
No

Considers class rank
Yes

Recommendation letters
Optional

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Optional

SAT/ACT testing policy
Required
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Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 64%
ACT: 38%

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
1,585
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
60%
Enrolled men:
40%
6-year graduation rate
95%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
96%

Student diversity

Moderately diverse
International students
16%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 11%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 11%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 10%
White: 60%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
11:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
Yes

Housing

Commuter College
No

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
No

Football conference
Patriot League

D1 Basketball
Yes

Basketball conference
Big East Conference

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Location

37th and O St NW
Washington, DC 20057
Campus Setting
Urban

Region
Mid-Atlantic

Campus culture

Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic

HBCU
No

Contact information

(202) 687-0100
37th and O St NW
Washington, DC 20057