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Georgetown University, founded in 1789, is located in the Washington D.C. area, taking up considerable real estate. Students enrolled here will benefit from the McCourt School of Public Policy, if their degree program is in this area; other traditional educational fields, such as the hard sciences, are also represented. If they wish, students can drive or walk around the D.C. area and see the sights such as the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and other important monuments in the US Capitol.


Overview of Georgetown University (GU)


Georgetown is a private, not-for-profit university that offers campus housing for students. While the student-to-faculty ratio is a little higher, students still benefit from adequate attention from their professors.

Student enrollment is 19,204; undergraduates make up 39% of the student body, at 7,400+ and graduate students represent 61% of the student body, numbering around 11,700+. Male students make up 44% of the student body and female students hold a higher percentage at 56%. Georgetown University is choosy about who it accepts. Their total acceptance rate is around 15%; 14% of women who apply are accepted and 16% of the men.

General Information


School Type Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting City: Large
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 11:1
Graduation Rate 94%
Year Founded 1789

Student Enrollment


Total Students19,204

Undergraduate
7,459
Graduate
11,745

Undergraduate Student

Male 3,282
3,282
Female 4,177
4,177

Graduate Student

Male 5,168
5,168
Female 6,577
6,577

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GU Acceptance Rate and Admissions


APPLICATION22,872

Male 9,187
Female 13,685

ACCEPTANCE3,431

Male 1,470
Female 1,916

Acceptance Rate15%

Male 16%
Female 14%

Enrollment 1,681

Male 807
Female 824
Admissions
Application Fee $75
High School GPA Required
High School Rank Required
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Recommended
Recommendations Required
SAT/ACT Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required
Application Deadline January 10
Common Application Accepted Yes

Georgetown Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


Georgetown University’s tuition is expensive. When you add in fees and the cost of textbooks, this number jumps to $56,058. The average net price is the amount due that remains after financial aid has been applied to the bulk of tuition, fees, and books. This price at Georgetown is $28,509.

Families who bring in differing amounts of annual income are all obligated to cover a part of their student’s tuition.

  • For families who earn up to $30,000, the family pays $6,024
  • For families who earn between $30,001 and $48,000, the family pays $8,242
  • For families who earn between $48,001 and $75,000, the family pays $19,285
  • For families who earn between $75,001 and $110,000, the family pays $25,430
  • For families who earn $110,001 and above, the family pays $47,383

Financial aid helps those families who can’t pay the entire amount. Grants and scholarships were provided to 44% of freshmen in the amount of $43,071; institutional grants and scholarships were paid to 43% of students in the amount of $41,373.

Average net price 2017-2018
Net Price $28,509
Average Total Aid $43,071
Students Receiving Financial Aid 53%
Room & Board $16,466

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $56,058
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $56,058
  • Books and Supplies - $1,200
  • Room & Board - $16,466
  • Other - $2,556

Academics


The retention rate at Georgetown is 96%, meaning that most of freshmen students return here after their first year. The four-year graduation rate is 89%; it’s higher for the six-year graduation rate at 94%. More challenging degree programs may require students to extend their time in school.

Georgetown University does offer evening classes to students who are unable to attend during the day. It also offers distance learning (online) classes for the same students, who may be working or taking care of their family and need more flexibility for their courses. Given that the university is located in the heart of the nation’s capital, a large percentage of the university’s population may need to work during the day so they can pay their bills.

The most popular degree programs include area, ethnic, cultural, gender and group studies; biological and biomedical sciences; business, management, marketing and related support services; communication; journalism and related programs; and computer and information sciences and support services.

Student Population Total


Student Population 19,204

Undergraduate
7,459
Graduate
11,745
Evening Classes : Yes
Distance Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Social Science Majors 642 Total Graduates / 37%
International Relations and Affairs 244 Graduates
Political Science and Government, General 183 Graduates
Economics, General 88 Graduates
Political Economy 49 Graduates
International Economics 48 Graduates
All Business Majors 354 Total Graduates / 20%
Finance, General 172 Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 59 Graduates
Accounting 42 Graduates
Information Resources Management 23 Graduates
Business Administration and Management, General 17 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 142 Total Graduates / 8%
Science, Technology and Society 79 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences 34 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 29 Graduates
All Biological & Biomedical Majors 90 Total Graduates / 5%
Biomedical Sciences, General 39 Graduates
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19 Graduates
Neurobiology and Anatomy 14 Graduates
Environmental Biology 9 Graduates
Biochemistry 8 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 78 Total Graduates / 4%
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 35 Graduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 22 Graduates
International Public Health/International Health 21 Graduates
All Psychology Majors 78 Total Graduates / 4%
Psychology, General 78 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 21%

Outcome & Salary


Graduates of Georgetown University benefit from attending. Even though their tuition and fees are relatively high, they will eventually repay the entire four-year cost of their educations and earn more for having their degree. The average salary of a graduate of Georgetown is $78,000, their early-career salary is $67,700, and their mid-career salary is $145,400.

The 10-year projected return on investment (ROI) is $665,964; their 20-year ROI is $2,119,964. A graduate’s 10-year earnings potential is $780,000 and their 20-year earnings potential is as high as $2,234,000. You can contrast this with the average salaries of high school graduates who don’t go to college. This number is $38,792. A 10-year projected income for high school graduates without a degree is $387,920 and their 20-year projected income is $775,840.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $67,700
College Grads Average Salary $78,000
College Grads Mid Career Salary $145,400
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $780,000
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $2,234,000
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $114,036
10 Year Projected ROI $665,964
20 Year Projected ROI $2,119,964
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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