Georgetown University Admission
Acceptance Rate
12.91%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
46.68%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,575
SAT Scores
1,490
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 26,131 students have applied and 3,374 students have allowed to admit to Georgetown University (Acceptance rate: 12.91%). GU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 46.68 % where 1,575 students have finally enrolled out of 3,374 admitted students.
GU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Northwestern University and Vanderbilt University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 8.07%).
GU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 52.89%).
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 .
| Admission | https://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://uapply.georgetown.edu/register/firstyearapplication |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.georgetown.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | finaid.georgetown.edu/consumer-info#Net Price |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.georgetown.edu/yellow-ribbon-program |
| Disability Service | https://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.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Georgetown University is 1,490 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 1,543). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | 1,490 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,543 | 35 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia | 1,252 | 80 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Georgetown University, 1,232 students submitted SAT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,490 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 700 | 740 | 770 |
| Mathematics | 690 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1,390 | 1,490 | 1,550 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Georgetown University, 480 students submitted ACT scores (30% 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 33 | 35 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 29 | 32 | 34 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |