School Information

46.5
Total Enrollment 16,520
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Georgetown University

http://www.georgetown.edu
37th and O St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20057
(202) 687-0100

Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Drawing upon this legacy, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. With our Jesuit values and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Georgetown University, 58.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 46.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $26,082), and 33% receive loans ($5,695 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,506.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Georgetown University is $26,631 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 18,696 people applied to Georgetown University. Of the applicants, 19.0% were admitted (20.0% male & 18.0% female ) and 45.0% accepted (46.0% male and 43.0% female)

Of the 7,461 undergraduate students at Georgetown University, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (95.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 30.0% of the 9,059 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     3.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     96.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     90.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     93.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     93.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Admissions Office Phone (202) 687.0100
Admissions Office Email guadmiss@georgetown.edu
Admissions Office Address GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY 37th and O Streets, N.W., Washington D.C. 20057
Admissions Website http://www.georgetown.edu/admissions/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/public/register?s=gtuf
Application Fee $65

In order to be accepted to Georgetown University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 650
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 740
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 750
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 33
ACT English (25th Percentile) 25
ACT English (75th Percentile) 34
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 32
 
Georgetown University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 24 105
American/United States Studies/Civilization 21
Latin American Studies 28
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 33
Russian Studies 23
Western European Studies 21
Women's Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 77 311 22
Biochemistry 16
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 26 3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 3 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54 1 2
Biomedical Sciences, General 2
Biostatistics 3
Biotechnology 62
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 2
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other 18
Microbiology, General 5 3
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology 5
Pharmacology 14 3
Physiology, General 179 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 346 395
Accounting 34
Business Administration and Management, General 35 368
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 27
Finance, General 209
Information Resources Management/CIO Training 8
International Business/Trade/Commerce 22
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 38
Communication, journalism, and related programs 58
Journalism 18
Public Relations/Image Management 40
Computer and information sciences and support services 9 1
Computer Science 9 1
Education 3
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 3
English language and literature/letters 118 38
English Language and Literature, General 118 38
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 111 54 18
Arabic Language and Literature 14 4 1
Chinese Language and Literature 9
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 10
Comparative Literature 6
French Language and Literature 22
German Language and Literature 6 3
Italian Language and Literature 5
Japanese Language and Literature 2
Linguistics 12 33 6
Portuguese Language and Literature 1
Russian Language and Literature 4
Spanish Language and Literature 20 14 11
Health professions and related clinical sciences 136 99 188
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 24 26
International Public Health/International Health 10
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 2
Medicine (MD) 188
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 102 71
History 61 19 9
History, General 61 12 9
History, Other 7
Legal professions and studies 360 678
Law (LLB, JD) 676
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 360 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 14 59
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14 59
Mathematics and statistics 20 27
Mathematical Statistics and Probability 27
Mathematics, General 20
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 73 108 8
Biological and Physical Sciences 26
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Museology/Museum Studies 10
Neuroscience 8
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 22
Science, Technology and Society 47 71
Philosophy and religious studies 43 1 2
Philosophy 25 1 2
Religion/Religious Studies 18
Physical sciences 18 9 9
Chemistry, General 7 7 7
Physics, General 11 2 2
Psychology 75 1 3
Psychology, General 75 1 3
Public administration and social service professions 201
Public Policy Analysis 201
Social sciences 623 315 30
Anthropology 12
Economics, General 59 24 8
International Economics 27
International Relations and Affairs 311 234
Political Science and Government, General 157 57 22
Social Sciences, Other 29
Sociology 28
Visual and performing arts 18
Art/Art Studies, General 15
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 3
 
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