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Georgetown acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Georgetown University is 13.1% for fall 2023. Out of 25,485 applicants, 3,334 were admitted and 1,599 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 25,485 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 3,334 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 13.1% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 1,599 |
How this rate compares
Against the District of Columbia pilot school average of 30.5%, the rate at Georgetown University is 17.4 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Georgetown University is 39.9 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 3 schools in District of Columbia and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Georgetown University.
Similar schools to compare
- George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia. Total cost $84,315 for one year.
- Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia. Total cost $54,630 for one year.
- Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California. Total cost $90,165 for one year.
- Bates College, Lewiston, Maine. Total cost $83,532 for one year.
- Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania. Total cost $90,382 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Georgetown?
The acceptance rate at Georgetown University is 13.1% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 3,334, divided by the number who applied, 25,485.
How many students apply to Georgetown each year?
In fall 2023, 25,485 students applied to Georgetown University, 3,334 were admitted, and 1,599 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is Georgetown compared with other schools in District of Columbia?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in District of Columbia that publish a rate is 30.5%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Georgetown University is 13.1%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does Georgetown cost?
The total cost for one year at Georgetown University is $88,741 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at Georgetown?
The graduation rate at Georgetown University is 94%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.