Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Georgetown admits about 1 in 7 applicants (13%). That puts it in the "Highly selective" tier, more selective than 97% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (13% and 13%).
$75 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
District of Columbia applicants were admitted at 20%, applicants from other states at 14%, and international applicants at 8.3%.
All applicants in the same class: 13%
Of those admitted, 56% from District of Columbia enrolled, against 44% from other states and 41% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
44% of admitted students enroll, one of the highest nationally.
Wait list: 2,672 offered a place, 2,043 accepted, 356 admitted (17% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Restrictive early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 15
Restrictive early action: applicants agree not to apply to other colleges' early plans, with exceptions the college sets.
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How Georgetown reads a record
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important. Scores are required. 78% of first-years sent an SAT and 32% an ACT. Of the 49% whose high school reported a rank, 87% were in the top tenth.
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Very important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Important | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Important | ||||
| Geographic residence | Important | ||||
| State residency | Important | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test considered
Transferring in
11% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 13% of first-year applicants
2,878 applied · 319 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum high school GPA: 3.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by June 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: apply by June 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 10 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent by April 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
87% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 97% in the top quarter, of the 49% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:Georgetown University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1475 on the SAT, 305 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
77% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
89% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
80% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
76% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an ACT (90%) scored 30 or higher.
77% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 78% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 32% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
1,239 studentssubmitted ACT
510 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:Georgetown University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Georgetown University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Georgetown University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Georgetown University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Georgetown University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)