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College Profile · Fall 2027 Entry
Georgetown University Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Cost, Financial Aid and Deadlines
Washington, DC · 7,908 undergraduates. Everything families need to apply to Georgetown University for fall 2027, verified against the school’s own Common Data Set, cost of attendance and admissions pages, with ConnectPrep’s strategic read.
By Jeremy Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep
Updated October 11, 2026 · Data verified against official sources
✓ Every figure cited
Quick answer
Georgetown University admitted 13.5% of 26,822 first-year applicants in the 2025-2026 Common Data Set.[1] The middle 50% SAT range for enrolled first-years is 1405 to 1530.[1] The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $100,864.[2] First-year students who received need-based aid got an average grant of $57,490.[1] For fall 2027 entry, deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, Regular Decision Jan 1.[3]
13.5%
Overall admit rate[1]
1405 to 1530
Middle 50% SAT[1]
$100,864
Cost of attendance, 2026-2027[2]
$57,490
Average need-based grant[1]
94.0%
Six-year graduation rate[1]
Georgetown University at a Glance
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Private nonprofit
- Student to faculty ratio
- 11:1[1]
- Endowment
- $3.6 billion (federal data)[4]
- SAT/ACT, fall 2027
- Required (AP scores strongly recommended)[3]
- Application
- Own app (Georgetown Application), Common App[3]
- First-year retention
- 96.4%[1]
The ConnectPrep Take on Georgetown University
The ConnectPrep take
Georgetown runs its own kind of process. It has its own Georgetown Application as an alternative to the Common App, it requires applicants to choose one of its undergraduate schools, and it calls alumni interviews a key part of the process. Early Action on Nov 1 is nonbinding, but EA applicants may not apply to any binding Early Decision program elsewhere, so it is a real trade-off. The admit rate is 13.5% on 26,822 applicants. The SAT or ACT is required and AP scores are highly recommended. With a middle 50% SAT of 1405 to 1530, aim for 1530 and retake if your student sits near the bottom of that range. The mistake we see is applying late; interviews are assigned after the first part of the application is submitted, so early filers get interviewed.
What to do this fall
- Submit the first part of the application early so an alumni interview can be assigned.
- Pick one of Georgetown's undergraduate schools deliberately, since applicants must apply directly to one.
- Retake the SAT or ACT this fall if needed; aim for 1530, and send AP scores.
- Note the Regular Decision deadline is Jan 1 this cycle, and financial aid is due Feb 1.
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Georgetown University Admissions Statistics
| Applicant pool |
Applied |
Admitted |
Admit rate |
| All first-year applicants[1] |
26,822 |
3,618 |
13.5% |
- Yield, the share of admitted students who enrolled, was 43.9%.[1]
- 2,672 students were offered a waitlist spot, 2,043 accepted one, and 356 were admitted from it.[1]
Testing and academic profile
| Academic profile of enrolled first-years |
Middle 50% or share |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing[1] |
710 to 760 |
| SAT Math[1] |
700 to 780 |
| SAT composite[1] |
1405 to 1530 |
| ACT composite[1] |
32 to 35 |
| Enrolled students who submitted the SAT[1] |
78% |
| Enrolled students who submitted the ACT[1] |
32% |
| Ranked in top 10% of high school class[1] |
87% |
ConnectPrep score target
Aim for 1530 on the SAT, the 75th percentile here, or 35 on the ACT. A higher score is always better, and the test can be retaken. Not there yet? Take a free practice test and we will build the plan to close the gap.
What Georgetown University looks for
In its own words: Georgetown calls alumni interviews a key part of its process, used to learn about applicants' high school experiences, college goals and interest in the university, and says undergraduate admission decisions are made without considering ability to pay.[3][6]
Georgetown University Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round |
Deadline |
Decision |
| Early Action |
Nov 1 |
by Dec 15 |
| Regular Decision |
Jan 1 |
by Apr 1 |
Insider deadlines families miss
These scholarship, honors, program, interview and aid deadlines come from Georgetown University’s own pages. Anything tagged Before RD is due before the Regular Decision deadline.
| Program or rule |
Deadline |
What to know |
| Alumni interview |
See note |
Interviews are described as a key part of the process and are assigned after the first part of the application is submitted; submit early to get an interview.[3] |
| SAT or ACT required |
See note |
Georgetown requires the SAT or ACT and highly recommends AP scores; it has its own Georgetown Application as an alternative to the Common App.[3] |
| Financial aid |
Feb 1 |
Financial aid application due Feb 1 for both EA and RD.[3] |
See how Georgetown University compares with other colleges in the Mid-Atlantic deadlines database or the full 2026-2027 college application deadlines hub.
Georgetown University Cost and Financial Aid
| Cost and aid |
Figure |
| Cost of attendance (2026-2027)[2] |
$100,864 |
| Tuition[2] |
$74,520 |
| First-years awarded need-based aid[1] |
32.5% |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant[1] |
$57,490 |
| Average total financial aid package[1] |
$62,505 |
| Average share of need met[1] |
100.0% |
first-year budget: tuition and fees $74,732 (tuition alone $74,520 per the 2026-27 rate announcement), housing $13,944, food $8,236, books $1,000, transportation $780, personal $2,132, loan fees $40.[2]
- For a family that qualifies for need-based aid, the average grant would bring the $100,864 cost of attendance down to roughly $43,374 before loans and work-study. This is a ConnectPrep calculation for illustration; your student’s number depends on your family’s finances, so run the school’s net price calculator.
- Georgetown University states that it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.[6]
- International students: The Common Data Set shows 48 degree-seeking nonresidents awarded institutional aid averaging $75,050; Georgetown's full-need statement covers 'admitted U.S. undergraduates'.[6]
What families actually pay: net price by income
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus the average grants and scholarships for first-year students receiving aid, by family income. It comes from federal data, which runs a year or two behind the school’s current cost figures.[4]
| Family income |
Average net price per year |
| $0 to $30,000 |
$5,064 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 |
$12,155 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 |
$18,329 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 |
$26,459 |
| Over $110,000 |
$57,403 |
| All aided students |
$40,815 |
Academics and Majors at Georgetown University
Most popular fields by share of bachelor’s degrees awarded[1]
- Social sciences41%
- Business/marketing18%
- Psychology5%
- Biological/life sciences5%
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics5%
Signature programs
Walsh School of Foreign Service
Undergraduate international affairs school in Washington, D.C.; social sciences make up 41% of Georgetown bachelor's degrees.[5]
McDonough School of Business
Direct-entry undergraduate business school; business is 18% of bachelor's degrees.[5]
Berkley School of Nursing and School of Health
Separate undergraduate schools for nursing and health fields that applicants apply to directly.[5]
Alumni interview program
Georgetown calls the alumni interview 'a key part' of its process, assigned after Part 1 of the application.[3]
Choosing a major and getting in
Applicants must apply directly to one of Georgetown's six undergraduate schools (enrollment data lists College of Arts and Sciences, Walsh School of Foreign Service, McDonough School of Business, Berkley School of Nursing, School of Health, plus Georgetown in Qatar).[3][5]
Special admission paths
- Early Action (nonbinding, Nov. 1; EA applicants may not apply to any binding Early Decision program).[3]
- Georgetown Application or Common Application.[3]
- Alumni interview.[3]
- Optional performing arts supplement reviewed by the Department of Performing Arts.[3]
Georgetown University Retention and Graduation Rates
| Outcome |
Figure |
| First-year students who returned for sophomore year[1] |
96.4% |
| Graduated within four years[1] |
86.4% |
| Graduated within six years[1] |
94.0% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting college[4] |
$103,494 |
| Median federal loan debt of graduates[4] |
$15,500 |
| Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants[4] |
10% |
Make Georgetown University a realistic goal
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Georgetown University FAQs
What is the Georgetown University acceptance rate?
Georgetown University admitted 13.5% of first-year applicants (3,618 of 26,822), according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.
When are the Georgetown University application deadlines for 2026-27?
For students entering in fall 2027: Early Action Nov 1; Regular Decision Jan 1.
How much does Georgetown University cost?
The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $100,864. First-year students who received need-based aid got an average grant of $57,490. The school states it meets 100% of demonstrated need.
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown University?
The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1405 to 1530 on the SAT and 32 to 35 on the ACT. ConnectPrep advises aiming for 1530, the 75th percentile. Testing policy for fall 2027 entry: Required (AP scores strongly recommended).
Can you apply early decision elsewhere if you apply Georgetown early action?
No. Georgetown's Early Action is nonbinding, but EA applicants may not apply to any binding Early Decision program at another school. That makes Georgetown EA a real trade-off against an ED option elsewhere. EA closes Nov 1 with decisions by Dec 15, and Regular Decision closes Jan 1.
Does Georgetown require the SAT or ACT?
Yes. Georgetown requires either SAT or ACT scores as part of the application, and it highly recommends AP scores. The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 1405 to 1530 on the SAT and 32 to 35 on the ACT. We encourage a fall retake if it can move your student toward the 75th percentile.
About the author
Jeremy Fine
Jeremy Fine founded ConnectPrep in 2013 and brings more than 20 years of experience in education, spanning test preparation, college advising and academic program management. He holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh.
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This profile is an independent ConnectPrep resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Georgetown University. Figures come from the sources listed above as published when checked in October 2026; the Common Data Set year is noted where used. Policies and costs change, so confirm with the school before applying.
