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Georgetown University
#2 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Washington, DC
  • 1,158 reviews
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    Georgetown University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    95%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    96%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    100%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $13,339
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      Yes
    • Teacher Certification
      No
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      60%
    • 20-39
      26%
    • 40-99
      13%
    • 100+
      2%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Political Science and Government
      277 Graduates
    • International Relations
      241 Graduates
    • Finance
      240 Graduates
    • Economics
      195 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      113 Graduates
    • English
      101 Graduates
    • Psychology
      77 Graduates
    • Marketing
      75 Graduates
    • Business
      69 Graduates
    • International Business
      69 Graduates
    98%
    of students say they attend class.44 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Female Professors
    44%
    Male Professors
    56%
    Average Professor Salary
    $175,860
    Poll
    36%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.44 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      5%
    • Asian American
      8%
    • Hispanic
      3%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      7%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      13%
    • White
      63%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    92%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.84 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.84 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.84 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.84 responses
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