The Basics About Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private institution that was founded in 1789. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,433, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 104 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Georgetown University's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 21. Its tuition and fees are $40,203.
Overview: Georgetown University
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1789
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Religious affiliation:
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Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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7,433
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$895,107,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/10
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Application fee:
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$65
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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20%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,203
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Student Life at Georgetown University
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Georgetown University is situated overlooking the Potomac River just a few minutes from downtown Washington. The majority of students live on campus in the numerous traditional residence halls, but some students choose to live in the townhouses and apartments surrounding campus. Student organizations on campus include religious groups, media outlets, and student government associations. The Georgetown Hoyas are part of NCAA’s Division I and are well known for their dominant men’s basketball team, which maintains a fierce rivalry with Syracuse and plays most home games at the Verizon Center, also home to the Washington Wizards. The popular chant "hoya saxa," ancient Greek for "what rocks," gained prominence in 1920 and—contrary to popular belief—has nothing to do with Georgetown’s mascot, Jack the Bulldog.
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Other Facts About Georgetown University
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Georgetown comprises four undergraduate schools and three graduate and professional schools, including the highly ranked Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business, Law Center, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies, and Public Policy Institute. Georgetown’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service also offers well-regarded graduate programs. The neighborhood of Georgetown surrounding the university’s campus houses high-end shopping, restaurants, and bars. Notable alumni include former U.S. President Bill Clinton, actor Bradley Cooper, journalist Maria Shriver, and Hall of Fame basketball player Patrick Ewing. The famous "Exorcist steps" used in the 1973 horror film The Exorcist are located just below Georgetown’s campus.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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As the nation's oldest Catholic University, conveniently located in the District of Columbia, Georgetown University offers its students the dynamic combination of accessible and prominent faculty, an extensive curriculum, and an exciting and culturally appealing location. Opportunities to complement the on-campus experience through internships, study abroad programs, and community service abound.
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Applications: Georgetown University
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/10
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 15 (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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Yes
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Early action deadline:
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11/1
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Early action decision sent by:
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12/15
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$65
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying_firstyear_forms.cfm
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$900
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$0
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Charles A. Deacon
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Admissions office phone number:
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(202) 687-3600
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Georgetown University
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Required
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/10
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/10
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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N/A
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Important
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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N/A
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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N/A
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in History:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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2
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High school units required in Science:
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1
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High school units required in Social Studies:
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2
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in History:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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1
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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4
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Entering Class Statistics: Georgetown University
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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20%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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20%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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18,616
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Number of applicants accepted:
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3,682
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,555
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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8,004
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,611
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Male freshman enrollment:
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692
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Number of female applicants:
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10,612
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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2,071
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Female freshman enrollment:
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863
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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2,425
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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1,362
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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158
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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50%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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94%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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99%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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94%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-750
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-750
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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53%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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36%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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10%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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0.5%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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0.1%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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54%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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38%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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8%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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0.5%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0.1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0.1%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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5%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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27-33
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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59%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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30%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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11%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Georgetown University
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall
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Application date for transfer students:
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March 1 (Fall)
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Admission decision sent:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 15 (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 12
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Recommended of all
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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60 from a two-year school, 60 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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60 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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2,028
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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284
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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174
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International Student Admissions: Georgetown University
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 10 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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550
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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213
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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