Can you get into Georgetown University?
Washington, DC · Private · 7,569 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
12.9%
SAT middle 50%
1390–1550
median 1480
ACT middle 50%
31–35
median 34
Testing
Required
72% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
95%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What does Georgetown University actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Georgetown University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When should you apply?
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 1, 2027
Georgetown University fills part of its class in the early round. Admit rates there typically run higher. Early Decision is binding. It only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $88,741. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Georgetown University by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$5,064
- $30k–$48k$12,155
- $48k–$75k$18,329
- $75k–$110k$26,459
- Over $110k$57,403
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about Georgetown University?
What’s Georgetown University’s acceptance rate?
Georgetown University admits 12.9% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1390 and 1550. A score above 1550 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1390, the rest of your application has to do more of the work.
Is Georgetown University test-optional?
No. Georgetown University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does Georgetown University look for in an application?
Georgetown University says it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores, essay, recommendations most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does Georgetown University actually cost?
The sticker price is $88,741. The average family pays $40,815 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $5,064 a year on average.
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