by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Georgetown University, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Georgetown University was awarded 511 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Georgetown University as #4 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 1% of all schools in the nation!
Within the state, Georgetown University holds the #1 spot on the Best Colleges in District of Columbia ranking.
With an acceptance rate of 13%, Georgetown University is one of the most selective schools in the country. Good grades and high test scores alone may not be enough to get you into the school, so do your best to submit a stellar application.
About 78% of students accepted to Georgetown University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 700 and 770. Math scores were between 690 and 780.
Georgetown University received ACT scores from 30% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 31 and 35.
At Georgetown University, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 11 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Georgetown University is 47%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
Georgetown University has a freshmen retention rate of 97%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Georgetown University the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 94%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Georgetown University.
In the current academic year, there are 7,462 undergraduates at Georgetown University.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Georgetown University.
The average net price of Georgetown University is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Georgetown University
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,340 | $8,750 | $13,464 | $26,491 | $57,166 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Georgetown University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Georgetown University, approximately 18% of students took out student loans averaging $4,744 a year. That adds up to $18,976 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 0.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Georgetown University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $103,494 in their early years. This is good news for future Georgetown University graduates since it is 110% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Georgetown University make the most money.
Georgetown University is an private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Georgetown University.
Contact details for Georgetown University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 37th and O St NW, Washington, DC 20057-0001 |
| Phone: | 2026870100 |
| Website: | www.georgetown.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/georgetownuniv |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/georgetown |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 26 majors graduated from Georgetown University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 8,163 | NA |
| Legal Research | 783 | $109,015 |
| Law | 672 | $165,914 |
| International Relations & Security | 639 | $59,584 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 484 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 374 | $124,241 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 363 | $92,268 |
| Nursing | 361 | $104,591 |
| Political Science & Government | 316 | $52,021 |
| General Social Sciences | 298 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
481 students took at least one online class at Georgetown University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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