Georgetown University

College admissions information for Georgetown University.

General Information

Contact Information
37th and O St NW, Washington, DC 20057
www.georgetown.edu
guadmiss@georgetown.edu
General Info:(202) 687-0100
Financial Aid:(202) 687-4547
Admissions:(202) 687-3600
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-professional Degree

Type of Institution
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
One but less than two year certificate

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Study abroad

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Georgetown University FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Student Population
14,148 (6,853 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate Student Age
93% under 25, 4% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$65
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants15,0706,3128,758
Percent admitted222421
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time474847
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time001
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT150094
ACT855
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading640750
SAT Math650740
ACT Composite2732
ACT English2734
ACT Math2732
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $33,934 $32,024 $30,163
Out-of-State $33,934 $32,024 $30,163
Books and Supplies $1,000 $980 $960
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $11,566 $11,159 $10,154
Other $1,736 $1,687 $1,653
Off Campus
Room and Board
Other
Off Campus with Family
Other
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $48,236 $45,850 $42,930
Off Campus $45,850 $42,930
Off Campus with Family $34,691 $32,776
Out-Of-State
On Campus $48,236 $45,850 $42,930
Off Campus $45,850 $42,930
Off Campus with Family $34,691 $32,776
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

Blog

Sep 05, 2008: Georgetown Professor Explores U.S. Power in Asia-Pacific in New Book

Is U.S. leadership declining in the Asia-Pacific region? And will the country remain economically influential in the region? A new book by Walsh School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter explores those topics and more in ?The United States in Asia.?

Sep 04, 2008: Georgetown to Host Film Screening and Discussion with 'Project Rebirth' Director Jim Whitaker

Georgetown University will host a 30-minute preview of Project Rebirth, a feature length film chronicling the strength of the human spirit in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attack at the World Trade Center.

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Sep 2 2008

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