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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Georgetown University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

13
%
Acceptance rate
January 10
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Georgetown University?

13%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Georgetown accepted 13% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.

In the most recent year, 25,870 people applied and 3,374 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1953 / 15102 (13%)
Men
1393 / 10768 (13%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Georgetown University:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

46%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 46% ended up enrolling at Georgetown University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Georgetown University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Georgetown considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Georgetown University?

Grades

85% of freshmen who attended Georgetown were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 95% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

75%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

33%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
690
75th Percentile
780
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
700
75th Percentile
770
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1400
75th Percentile
1540

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Georgetown University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 10
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification
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