How to Apply to Georgetown University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply GU. GU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://uapply.georgetown.edu/register/firstyearapplication
Financial Aidfinaid.georgetown.edu/
Net Price Calculatorfinaid.georgetown.edu/consumer-info#Net Price
Veterans Tuitionveterans.georgetown.edu/yellow-ribbon-program
Disability Servicehttps://academicsupport.georgetown.edu/disability

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at GU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Georgetown University is 1,500 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Georgetown University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,537). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
GU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Georgetown University1,50033
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,53735
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia1,25280

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Georgetown University, 1,149 students submitted SAT scores (72% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,500 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing700740770
Mathematics710760790
Total1,4101,500 1,560
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Georgetown University, 569 students submitted ACT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite323435
English343536
Mathematics293335

GU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Georgetown University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Georgetown University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired