Georgetown University

(Washington, DC)

Georgetown, founded in 1789, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Programs are offered through Georgetown College, and the Schools of Business Administration, Foreign Service, and Nursing. Its 110-acre campus is located in Washington, D.C. The oldest campus building dates from 1795 and is in the Flemish Renaissance style.

Admissions

18.8%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.65
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1950–2250 SAT Total
  • 650–740 SAT Reading
  • 660–750 SAT Math
  • 650–750 SAT Writing
  • 26–33 ACT Composite
  • 25–34 ACT English
  • 26–32 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$54,954
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $39,036
  • $39,036
  • $14,758
  • $1,160

Will I Like It

9,080
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • Catholic
  • 53% Women

Famous Alumni

Richard L. Battista - CEO of Gemstar-TV Guide, International

Bill Clinton - American President

Margaret Edson - Author

John Guare - Author and Playwriter

Ken \"Dr. Fad\" Hakuta - Inventor and CEO of Allherb.com Foundation

Stephanie Herseth - Congress

Jonathan Nolan - Author of \"Memento\"

Ann Sarnoff - President of Dow Jones Ventures

Maria Shriver - Author and First Lady of California

Lisa Sylvester - Anchor



Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

37th and O St NW
Washington, DC 20057
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