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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Value
    A+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    A
  7. Professors
    A+
  8. Location
    A
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    C+
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Georgetown University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Patriot League
Address
37th and O St NW
Washington, DC 20057
Website
georgetown.edu
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Georgetown University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
17%
Application Deadline
January 10
SAT Range
1320-1520
ACT Range
30-34
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$26,625/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $6,112/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,637/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,540/ year
  • $76-110k
    $27,365/ year
  • $110k+
    $48,345/ year

Academics

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.76 responses
67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.81 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.81 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Political Science and Government
    279 Graduates
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
    253 Graduates
  • Finance
    227 Graduates
  • Economics
    191 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    119 Graduates
  • English
    103 Graduates
  • Psychology
    99 Graduates
  • Marketing
    83 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    70 Graduates
  • Accounting
    68 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,056Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 38 responses
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  • Driven
    61%
  • Determined
    16%
  • Passionate
    13%
  • Competitive
    8%
  • Unique
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
47%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.55 responses
Poll
46%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.99 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 43 responses
Report
  • Challenging
    42%
  • Competitive
    35%
  • Inspiring
    14%
  • Dynamic
    7%
  • Depressing
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$90,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
94%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
98%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.44 responses
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My overall experience at Georgetown has been positive given the rigorous curriculum and high standards of academic performance have provided a stimulating learning environment. This said, I believe Georgetown could really stand to encourage more critical thinking and adopt strategies to make its student and faculty bodies more diverse, because many classrooms have tended to resemble echo chambers at times. Less significantly but still important: I think the amenities and prepared food options available on and around campus are really lacking. What is available is not affordable and the majority of these options are not catered to those who are health conscious.
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Social life and student culture completely centers on extra-curricular clubs and organizations. Students are required to live on campus for 3 years and most of the on-campus housing is older and not well maintained. Educational opportunities are incredible - incredible professors, visiting speakers, and the opportunity to use DC as a resource for coursework. There are very few bars near campus, so social life is generally on campus or in another neighborhood.
I truly loved Georgetown as an undergraduate student and I am returning to get my masters in the fall! I studied physics and had very small classes. I was able to develop close relationships with my professors and peers in the department. I also loved Georgetown's core curriculum that forced me into classes I didn't think I would enjoy but ended up loving!