Georgetown University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Georgetown University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 20,985 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1789 and is one of the 20 schools and colleges located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Georgetown University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Georgetown University will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
144
Georgetown University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 144 majors. The most popular concentrations are Law, Management, Political Science, Business, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Georgetown University student retention rate is excellent at 97% (well above District of Columbia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
97%
Good
The graduation rate at Georgetown University is outstanding: 95%.

Student to faculty ratio at Georgetown University is good, 11:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $61,900 annually. The additional fees at Georgetown University beyond tuition are nearly $200; this totals $62,100 a year.

Read the details about Georgetown University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
12%
Hard
As reported in recent government data, 26,638 applications were submitted and 3,257 were accepted, so it is challenging to get accepted at this school.

Georgetown University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Georgetown University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$12,100
High
Georgetown University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Georgetown University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Georgetown University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 5,500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is very high - roughly $12,100 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Georgetown University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Georgetown University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Georgetown University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Georgetown University
37th and O St NW
Washington, District of Columbia
20057-0001, USA
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