Georgetown University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	5,571
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	12%
Students retention rate	98%
On-time graduation rate	95%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Georgetown is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Georgetown is 12%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Georgetown University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Georgetown emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Georgetown boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 53% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

12%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,957

Cost of attendance at Georgetown University in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$6,152
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,957

Cost of attendance at Georgetown University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$13,004
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at Georgetown University received on average $36,711 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$36,711

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	210	14%	$4,820	$1,012,124
Other Federal Grant	408	26%	$6,971	$2,843,981
State Grant/Scholarships	9	1%	$2,814	$25,328
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	634	41%	$32,880	$20,845,847
Total Grant & Scholarships	646	42%	$36,711	$23,715,156

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgetown University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Georgetown University students is 95.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 95.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 94.4%.

95.2%

asian 96.4% 161 students
African American 88.9% 96 students
white 95.5% 856 students
unknown 100.0% 14 students
hispanic 97.9% 138 students
International Students 93.6% 146 students
Mixed Race 95.1% 77 students

Sport Conferences

Football Patriot League
Baseball Big East Conference
Basketball Big East Conference
Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Georgetown University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Georgetown University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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