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Your chances of getting into Georgetown University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

12.2%
Admission Difficulty for Georgetown University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Elite 
Applicant Competition Very High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Georgetown is 12.2%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in District Of Columbia and the 41st lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Georgetown and can you get accepted?

Georgetown is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 3,257 out of the 26,638 who applied were admitted.

Georgetown University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.89. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 49% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Georgetown University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.89 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1490 on the SAT
  • Score 33 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Georgetown GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.89*

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Georgetown University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Georgetown are to have around a 3.89 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough for you to gain admission as Georgetown is a very selective school.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Georgetown is 3.89 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #1 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.89 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Georgetown SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1410-1560

Applicants Submitting SAT 

72%
SAT Scores for Georgetown University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 700
Math 25th Percentile 710
Composite 25th Percentile 1410
SAT Scores for Georgetown University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 770
Math 75th Percentile 790
Composite 75th Percentile 1560
Average SAT Score 1490

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Georgetown University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Georgetown is 1490 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1410-1560. Students who get into Georgetown University score in the top 4 percent of all SAT test takers..  Georgetown ranks #1 in District Of Columbia and #38 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1490 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Georgetown regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1410 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1410, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1330, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 72 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1485, you have around a 12% chance of being admitted. A 1560 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 21% chance of getting in.

Georgetown University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1560 and Above Good >21%
1485 to 1560 Avg + 12%-21%
1410 to 1485 Avg - 7%-12%
1335 to 1410 Reach 4%-7%
Less than 1335 Low <4%
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Georgetown ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

32-35 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

36%
ACT Scores for Georgetown University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 34
Math 25th Percentile 29
Composite 25th Percentile 32
ACT Scores for Georgetown University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 36
Math 75th Percentile 35
Composite 75th Percentile 35
Average ACT Score 33

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Georgetown?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Georgetown is 33, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 32 and 35.  The school ranks #1 in District Of Columbia and #36 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 33. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 32 and score in the score in the top 3 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 30.

36 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgetown University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Georgetown for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 33 score has around 12% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 24% with a 35 ACT score.

Georgetown University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
35 and Above Good >24%
33 to 35 Avg + 12%-24%
32 to 33 Avg - 8%-12%
31 to 32 Reach 5%-8%
Less than 31 Low <5%
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High School Class Rank

85% of Georgetown University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Georgetown University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 85%
Top 25% of class 97%
Top 50% of class 99%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Georgetown University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 16,055 10,345 26,638
Accepted 1,907 1,325 3,257
Acceptance Rate 12% 13% 12%
Enrolled 949 625 1,586
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 50% 47% 49%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgetown University is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Georgetown University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Georgetown University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Georgetown University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Georgetown is very highly competitive, you have a low likelihood of acceptance. It is important that you earn at least a 3.89 GPA to have a good shot at getting in. Additionally, you need to score a 1490 on the SAT and optimally 1560 to place yourself in a strong position. For ACT scores, you need a 33 to have a competitive chance of getting in.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131496 IPEDS survey data for Georgetown University.

Last updated February 24, 2024