2019 Georgetown Acceptance Rate: Class of 2023
You’re thinking about applying to Georgetown, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. There are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you a decent estimate of your chances.
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With an acceptance rate of 14.5%, admission to Georgetown is very competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1500, or an ACT score of around 34.
Not quite there? You still have a chance improving and getting in, by taking our ACT prep course, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Georgetown’s admission statistics.
2019 Georgetown Class of 2023 Admissions Statistics
- Georgetown’s acceptance rate in 2019 was 14.5%
- For the class of 2023, out of 22,897 applicants, Georgetown admitted 3,327
- The average GPA of admitted applicants was 4.03
- The average ACT score was 33
- The average SAT score was 1470
For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 30, and the 75th percentile score was 34.
For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1390. The 75th percentile score was 1550.
If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements.
Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular activities, and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range with your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.
OK, now you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Georgetown’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.
2020 Georgetown Class of 2024 Application Requirements
Here’s a full list of application requirements:
- Fill out the Georgetown Application, answer Georgetown’s supplementary questions, and pay an application fee of $75 (or apply for a fee waiver)
- Submit an ACT or SAT score (writing score optional)
- Submit your high school transcript
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher
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Here are the deadlines you should be aware of:
- The application deadline is November 1 for Early Action
- The application deadline is January 10 for Regular Decision
- February 1 is the financial aid application deadline
- Early Action notifications are released on December 15
- Regular Decision applicants find out their fates on April 1
- May 1 is the reply date for admitted students
Have you been admitted to Georgetown? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.
Georgetown 2019 Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2023
If you matriculate at Georgetown, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.
Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:
- 89% were in the top 10% of their graduating class
- 55% of students are female, and 45% are male
Georgetown has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:
- African American: 10%
- Asian American: 22%
- Hispanic/Latino: 14%
- Native American:1%
- Other: 5%
- White: 48%
What do these admitted students plan to study? Georgetown offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of the top programs:
- Business & Economics
- English & Comparative Literature
- Government, Politics & Policy
- History
- International Affairs
- Language & Linguistics
- Law
- Liberal & Professional Studies
- Mathematics & Computer Science
- Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
- Philosophy, Ethics & Theology
- Regional & Ethnic Studies
- Social Sciences
- Visual & Performing Arts & Film Studies
Now, how are you going to pay for this?
Georgetown Tuition Figures
At $69,923, Georgetown’s cost of attendance is astronomical. About 66% of incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $42,660.
Here’s a fuller look at Georgetown’s tuition and financial aid in 2017:
- Total budget: $69,923
- Average financial aid package: $42,660
- The average student debt of a Georgetown graduate is $23,067
For the latest numbers and to learn more about financial aid options, click HERE.
Now, what is life like at Georgetown? Let’s take a look.
Georgetown Location
Georgetown is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
The university has a beautiful, bucolic campus, centered on Healy Lawn, which during the warmer months is referred to as “Healy Beach.”
All Georgetown freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, in one of the school’s dormitories. Overall, 35% of students live off-campus, in the surrounding neighborhood, or in neighboring areas.
Remember, you’re going to Georgetown for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.
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Georgetown Academics
Georgetown has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies
- Chemistry
- French Language & Literature
- Physics
- Japanese Language & Literature
- Sociology
- Women’s Studies
- Neurobiology & Anatomy
- International Economics
- Medieval Studies
- Finance
- Biochemistry
- Science, Technology & Society
- Anthropology
- Arabic Language & Literature
Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Georgetown.
Student Life at Georgetown
Georgetown has more than 300 student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and political interests, and various media and publications.
Here’s a sampling of Georgetown’s student activities:
- choral groups
- concert band
- dance
- drama
- jazz band
- student government
- student newspaper
- student film society
- symphony orchestra
- television station
- yearbook
- Army ROTC
Are you an athlete? Georgetown’s got plenty of options for you.
Georgetown Athletics
Georgetown offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of clubs and intramural sports to try out for, too.
Georgetown’s intercollegiate teams include:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track & Field
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Who might you become with a Georgetown degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:
Notable Alums
Georgetown has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.
Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:
- Former President of the United States William Jefferson Clinton
- Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper
- Basketball star Patrick Ewing
- Late United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
- Kennedy family member and celebrated journalist Maria Shriver
- Comedian Mike Birbiglia
- Basketball star Alan Iverson
- Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
- The United States Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois
- Comedian John Mulaney
- Journalist Greta Van Susteren
And this is only a partial list!
Remember!
Getting into Georgetown is very competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no.
If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of your top schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are.
If you need to boost your GPA or test scores before application time rolls around, you should consider signing up for a course with Prep Expert. We offer one-on-one tutoring and classes, both in-person and online, at locations throughout the United States.
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Written by Todd Marcus
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