Georgetown
Georgetown University · Washington, Washington, D.C. · Private
Georgetown admitted 14% of 26,822 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1405–1530 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 94% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Georgetown
Enter a score to see whether Georgetown is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 14% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Georgetown offers restrictive early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
2,672 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,043 took it, and 356 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Georgetown rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
- Interview
- Activities
Considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $88,741 a year. After grants, students paid $37,967 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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