Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$40,815
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
94.8%
Admission rate
13%
Undergrad size
7,569
In-state tuition
$68,017
Out-of-state tuition
$68,017
Cost of attendance
$88,741
Median earnings (10y)
$103,494
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,487
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 96.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Heavily focused on social sciences (52% of credentials).
- STEM12%
- Health4%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences52%
- Social sciences35.6%~2,693 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business17.6%~1,332 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Legal11.3%~858 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~478 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~340 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~340 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology3.8%~287 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.3%~248 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~234 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.6%~195 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.5%~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~114 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 1,344 | $165,914 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 1,217 | $109,015 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 806 | $131,589 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 643 | $71,692 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 551 | $44,920 | $17,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 544 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 542 | $51,297 | $16,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 478 | $104,783 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 457 | $26,004 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 450 | $84,438 | $16,877 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 394 | $59,162 | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Master's | 377 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Master's | 375 | $103,021 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 365 | $68,490 | $16,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 357 | $105,843 | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Master's | 331 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 326 | $76,798 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 312 | $45,817 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 290 | $104,741 | — |
| Computational Science. | Master's | 236 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Master's | 232 | $59,362 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 206 | $45,936 | $17,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 197 | — | — |
| Economics. | Master's | 152 | $68,695 | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 151 | $86,661 | $14,447 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 142 | $70,745 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 142 | $73,972 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 132 | $49,812 | $16,500 |
| Homeland Security. | Master's | 132 | $71,917 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 132 | $69,082 | $17,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 129 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 125 | $22,160 | $17,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 108 | $77,441 | $17,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 102 | $93,493 | $16,007 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 99 | $66,793 | $17,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 99 | $67,676 | $16,422 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 98 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 97 | $114,211 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 94 | $46,691 | $16,640 |
| Science, Technology and Society. | Bachelor's | 84 | $61,178 | $13,250 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a large institution located in Washington, District of Columbia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,569 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Business, Legal.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Georgetown University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $40,815 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $68,017 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $88,741 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 94.8%, a strong completion outcome. 96.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $103,494 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Georgetown University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Business, Legal. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (52% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), humanities & arts (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Georgetown University accepts 13% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,487. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Washington, District of Columbia (city), Georgetown University draws students from across District of Columbia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown University
Q.How much does Georgetown University cost?
The average net price at Georgetown University is $40,815 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $88,741.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Georgetown University?
Georgetown University has a 6-year graduation rate of 94.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Georgetown University?
Georgetown University admits 13% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Georgetown University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Georgetown University graduate earns $103,494 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Georgetown University?
Published tuition is $68,017 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Georgetown University located?
Georgetown University is located in Washington, District of Columbia (ZIP 20057).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Georgetown University at their official website.