Georgetown University

Washington, DC

privateDoctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1)

Safety

C

ROI

B+

Georgetown University is a large private non-profit R1 doctoral research university located in Washington, Washington, D.C., with an undergraduate enrollment of 7,569. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Washington, D.C. postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 13% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 13 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $18,329 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $5,064/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $226,624. The 4-year graduation rate is 95%, 50 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $103,494. FIRE rates the campus free speech climate at 57/100 — a mixed record on speech protections.

Acceptance Rate

12.9%

Avg Net Price

$40,815

6-yr Grad Rate

94.9%

Earnings 10yr

$103,494

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
12.9%
SAT Range
1390–1550
ACT Range
31–35
Enrollment
7,569
Student:Faculty
11:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$68,017
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,017
Room & Board
$20,596
Students Receiving Aid
10.1%
Median Debt at Grad

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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act), Bureau of Labor Statistics, and FIRE. Updated annually. Not affiliated with Georgetown University.