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Georgetown University
Washington, DCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Highly Selective • 13% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Georgetown University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Washington, DC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 13%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
13% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading700 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math690 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 35
1typical 50% range36
13%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences37% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $226,624
Earnings 5yr: $163,738
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,160
Earnings 5yr: $175,402
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,878
Earnings 5yr: $149,302
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $171,631
Earnings 5yr: $169,366
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,452
Earnings 5yr: $114,222
Debt: $14,447
Real Estate.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,778
Earnings 5yr: $149,608
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,948
Earnings 5yr: $142,699
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,744
Earnings 5yr: $152,931
Debt: $16,877
International Business.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,272
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,900
Earnings 5yr: $162,419
Debt: $16,007
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,686
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,500
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,619
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,931
Earnings 5yr: $165,279
Debt: $17,500
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,263
Earnings 5yr: $135,935
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,887
Earnings 5yr: $120,217
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,831
Earnings 5yr: $120,851
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,760
Earnings 5yr: $138,020
Debt: $17,500
Biotechnology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,361
Earnings 5yr: $106,482
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,999
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,500
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,569
Earnings 5yr: $119,853
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$40,815
In-State Tuition$68,017
Out-of-State Tuition$68,017
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
10%
Pell Grants
18%
Take Loans
88%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$83,222
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$103,494
Completion Signals
95%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$146/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$108,786
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