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Georgetown University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 5,571
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 12%
Students retention rate 98%
On-time graduation rate 95%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Georgetown is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Georgetown is 12%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Georgetown University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Georgetown emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Georgetown boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 53% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

12%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,957

Cost of attendance at Georgetown University in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average $6,152
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,957

Cost of attendance at Georgetown University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average $13,004
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at Georgetown University received on average $36,711 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$36,711
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 210 14% $4,820 $1,012,124
Other Federal Grant 408 26% $6,971 $2,843,981
State Grant/Scholarships 9 1% $2,814 $25,328
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 634 41% $32,880 $20,845,847
Total Grant & Scholarships 646 42% $36,711 $23,715,156

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgetown University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Georgetown University students is 95.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 95.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 94.4%.

95.2%

  • asian 96.4% 161 students
  • African American 88.9% 96 students
  • white 95.5% 856 students
  • unknown 100.0% 14 students
  • hispanic 97.9% 138 students
  • International Students 93.6% 146 students
  • Mixed Race 95.1% 77 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Patriot League
  • Baseball Big East Conference
  • Basketball Big East Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Georgetown University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Georgetown University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)