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Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private · 7,569 undergrads

Georgetown admits 13% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027.

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Can I get into Georgetown?

13% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1405–1530 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

26,822 applied, 3,618 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Georgetown cost?

$33,661 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $92,563.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$10,252
$30,000–$48,000$11,607
$48,000–$75,000$15,746
$75,000–$110,000$21,247
over $110,000$60,179

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Georgetown need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on uadmissions.georgetown.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

7,569
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Washington, DC.
97%
of first-years come back for year two.
87%
finish in four years. 94% within six.
$110.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$14.7k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Georgetown is on

Colleges that require the SAT or ACTColleges due Jan 1Colleges for a 1500 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 32 ACTColleges for a 34 ACTColleges that meet full need

Questions people ask

Is Georgetown University test-optional for fall 2027?
No. Georgetown requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on uadmissions.georgetown.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Georgetown University's acceptance rate?
13% for fall 2025: 3,618 of 26,822 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1405 to 1530 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Georgetown University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,746 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $92,563.
When is the Georgetown University application deadline for fall 2027?
Restrictive early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Checked on uadmissions.georgetown.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is Georgetown University's graduation rate?
94% of students finish within six years and 87% within four (IPEDS).