Georgetown University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,896

4.89% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$37,967

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

13.1%

25,485 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

20,392

75.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

94.3%

1,505 Graduates

About

Georgetown University is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Georgetown University were Law (684 degrees awarded) and Medicine (197 degrees).

In 2023, 8,142 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgetown University. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,639 degrees), 3.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (942 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Georgetown University is $64,896, which is $33,893 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Georgetown University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,095 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Georgetown University is $64,896, which is $33,893 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,967.

In 2023, 35% of undergraduate students attending Georgetown University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,896

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Georgetown University was $64,896. The cost of tuition at Georgetown University is $33,893 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Georgetown University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$37,967

2023 Value

6.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Georgetown University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,967. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Georgetown University grew by 6.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Georgetown University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,824

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Georgetown University was of $18,824 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Georgetown University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Georgetown University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.3% with respect to 2022, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Georgetown University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Georgetown University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3095 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Georgetown University received 25,485 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.33% annual growth. Out of those 25,485 applicants, 3,334 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 13.1% acceptance rate.

There were 20,392 students enrolled at Georgetown University in 2023. 75% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Georgetown University has an overall enrollment yield of 48%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

13.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,334

Accepted Out of 25,485

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Georgetown University was 13.1% (3,334 admissions from 25,485 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 12.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 4.33%, while admissions grew by 2.36%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Georgetown University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

75%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,200

Scores Submitted (2023)

75% of enrolled first-time students at Georgetown University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Georgetown University had a total enrollment of 20,392 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Georgetown University is 15,453 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,939. This means that 75.8% of students enrolled at Georgetown University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Georgetown University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.6% White, 12.4% Asian, 7.52% Hispanic or Latino, 6.23% Black or African American, 3.94% Two or More Races, 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0932% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Georgetown University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.8%), followed by White Male (21.9%) and Asian Female (9.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.9%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Asian Female (7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Georgetown University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,392 students. The full-time enrollment at Georgetown University is 15,453 and the part-time enrollment is 4,939. This means that 75.8% of students enrolled at Georgetown University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Georgetown University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Georgetown University was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Georgetown University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Georgetown University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,486 enrolled students
Asian
2,529 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,533 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Georgetown University is 41.6% White, 12.4% Asian, 7.52% Hispanic or Latino, 6.23% Black or African American, 3.94% Two or More Races, 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0932% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,247 students (11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 814 more women than men received degrees from Georgetown University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Georgetown University is white (3,639 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (942 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Georgetown University is Law (684 degrees awarded), followed by Medicine (197 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Georgetown University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (182 degrees awarded), Legal (1,245 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (172 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgetown University are Physicians (425,509 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (377,717 people), Other managers (342,374 people), Postsecondary teachers (222,461 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (184,738 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgetown University in 2023 are Applied Sciences (182 degrees awarded), Legal (1,245 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (172 degrees), Social Sciences (1,587 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (124 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgetown University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Georgetown University are Applied Sciences (182 degrees awarded), Legal (1,245 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (172 degrees), Social Sciences (1,587 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (124 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgetown University are Elementary & secondary schools (591,361 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (573,143 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (562,286 people), Legal services (367,317 people), and Computer Systems Design (253,912 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Georgetown University.

Most Common (2023)

International Relations & Affairs
349 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
303 degrees awarded
Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods
266 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Georgetown University was International Relations & Affairs with 349 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Georgetown University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,664

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,478

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,664 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown University, which is 0.818 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,478).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Georgetown University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 295 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown University in Law, which is 0.758 times less than the 389 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 389 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown University in Law, which is 1.32 times more than the 295 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

90%

100% Completion Time

95%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 90% of students graduating from Georgetown University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 95% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 96% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Georgetown University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.13% of graduates (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,639 degrees awarded
Asian
942 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
752 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Georgetown University is white (3,639 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (942 degrees).

5.26% of degree recipients (428 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,904 degrees awarded
White Male
1,735 degrees awarded
Asian Female
549 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Georgetown University is white female (1,904 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,735 degrees).

Operations

Georgetown University has an endowment valued at nearly $3.3B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 162M (4.9%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Georgetown University had a total salary expenditure of 1.67B. Georgetown University employs 451 No academic ranks, 382 Professors and 192 Associate professors. Most academics at Georgetown University are Female No academic rank (252), Male Professor (235), and Male No academic rank (199).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgetown University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 996 employees, Management, with 516 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 500 employees.

Endowment

$3.3B

2023 Endowment

2.77%

growth from 2022

Georgetown University has an endowment valued at about $3.3B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Georgetown University grew 2.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.87B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Georgetown University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$707M

2023 Salaries

11%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Georgetown University paid a median of $707M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($1.67B) and a 11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.68% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.25% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$194M

Instructional Salaries

1,151

Number of Employees

In 2023, Georgetown University paid a total of $194M to 1,151 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

451 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

996 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Georgetown University were No academic rank with 451 employees, Professor with 382 employees, and Associate professor with 192 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgetown University were Business and Financial Operations with 996 employees, Management with 516 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 500 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male Professor
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Georgetown University was Female No academic rank with 252 employees, Male Professor with 235 employees, and Male No academic rank with 199 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Georgetown University.

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