Georgetown University

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Washington, DC
4.6 5 reviews

#1 Best Value in District Of Columbia

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Overview

Total enrollment

20,031

Location Washington, District Of Columbia
Website georgetown.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#29

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Georgetown University occupies a hilltop campus in Washington, D.C.'s historic Georgetown neighborhood, overlooking the Potomac River and situated three miles from the U.S. Capitol. Founded in 1789 as the nation's first Catholic and Jesuit university, Georgetown combines Federal-style architecture with modern academic facilities across its 104-acre main campus. The university maintains a highly selective undergraduate admission process and is particularly known for its School of Foreign Service, McDonough School of Business, and Georgetown University Law Center. Students are required to live on campus for three years, residing in residence halls and university-owned townhouses in the surrounding neighborhood. Located in the nation's capital, Georgetown provides students direct access to government institutions, international organizations, and policy research centers, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Georgetown Hoyas.

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Ratings

Georgetown is rated within the top 7% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Georgetown University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1390/1550
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 31/35

Acceptance Rate

12.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 46.7%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$68,017

Costs for Georgetown University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$68,017
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$193
Room and Board		$20,596
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,750
Total One Year Cost		$92,756

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$118,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

94% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Georgetown University are Social Sciences, Business, and Health Professions. 30% of students major in Social Sciences, 26% in Business, and 9% in Health Professions.