Georgetown University Acceptance Rate (13%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Georgetown University?

Georgetown University's acceptance rate was 13% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,374 of 26,131 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 13% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 700–770 reading and writing, 690–780 math

ACT, middle 50%: 31–35 composite

Average net price: $37,967 a year (2022–23)

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Georgetown University GPA requirements

Georgetown University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Georgetown University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Georgetown University acceptance rate

Georgetown University admitted 3,374 of 26,131 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 13%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Georgetown University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Washington, District of Columbia, with 7,833 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Georgetown University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	700	740	770
SAT Math	690	750	780
ACT Composite	31	33	35
ACT English	34	35	36
ACT Math	29	32	34

78% submitted SAT scores and 30% submitted ACT scores, as Georgetown University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1487 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Georgetown University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Georgetown University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Georgetown University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $37,967 a year at Georgetown University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Georgetown University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Georgetown University admitted 13% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What is the acceptance rate at Georgetown University?

Georgetown University's acceptance rate was 13% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,374 of 26,131 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How selective is Georgetown University?

Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. Georgetown University admitted 13% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Georgetown University?

A lot: Georgetown University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does Georgetown University look for?

Georgetown University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Is Georgetown University test optional?

No. Georgetown University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 78% sent SAT scores and 30% sent ACT scores.

What are Georgetown University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Georgetown University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 700–770 in reading and writing and 690–780 in math; ACT composite 31–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Georgetown University?

Yes. Georgetown University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Georgetown University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $37,967 a year at Georgetown University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at Georgetown University if a parent went there?

Yes. Georgetown University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Georgetown University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Georgetown UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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