Georgetown University (GU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The GU's 2024 tuition & fees is $65,081 for the academic year 2023-2024. 39% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $46,179.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 20,984 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

GU's acceptance rate is 13.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 47.99%. The median SAT scores is 1500 and the ACT socre is 33.

GU ranked 14th in National Universities and 1st in District of Columbia Colleges rankings. Georgetown University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Georgetown University is $65,081. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $59,306.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $68,259 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $61,652.

Undergraduate$65,081
Graduate$59,306
Undergraduate$68,259
Graduate$61,652

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »13.00% Acceptance Rate / 47.99% Yield
Test Scores »1,500 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »95%
Retention Rate97%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »20,984 (7,900 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$46,179

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Georgetown University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at GU
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Georgetown University Directory Information

Address37th and O St NW, Washington, DC 20057-0001
Phone202-687-0100
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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