Georgetown University, DC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Georgetown University Rankings
Affordability29
Selectivity92
Retention92
Graduation94
Earnings88
Diversity78
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Georgetown University
84%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
16%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences37%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Georgetown University
15%
Admission Rate
735
Median SAT Math
715
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)690–780
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)680–750
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Georgetown University
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$72K
Average Total Cost
$30K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $19K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $20K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $22K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $27K | $19K |
| >$110K | $47K | $35K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Georgetown University
26%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
88%
Repayment Rate
$170
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 38% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $17K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $16K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $23K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 86% | 38% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 88% | 43% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 89% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Georgetown University
96%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
3%
Withdrawal Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 89% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 94% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 94% | 59% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 95% | 64% | 53% |
| Black | 93% | 43% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 61% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 89% | 58% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 98% | 56% | 44% |
| Other race | 96% | 35% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Georgetown University
92%
Employment Rate
$65K
Median Salary
$44K
25 Pctl Salary
$96K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $23K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $44K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $65K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $96K | $51K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $180K | $79K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $65K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $78K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $94K | $48K | $35K |
Students
Students at Georgetown University
7,089
Undergraduates
94%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
11,745
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 46% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 14% | 8% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 44% | 21% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
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