Georgetown University is a private Jesuit university founded in 1789 in Washington, D.C. It is internationally renowned for its programs in international relations (School of Foreign Service), political science, law and business.

Georgetown at a glance

Location	Washington, D.C. (United States)
Founded	1789
Type	Private Jesuit university
Key strengths	International relations, political science, law, business

Acceptance rate

Georgetown is selective, with an acceptance rate of around 13% (3,374 admitted out of 26,131 applicants, 2024–2025) (source: Georgetown).

Admission requirements

The median SAT score of admitted students is around 1490. Georgetown looks for academic excellence, commitment and a clear sense of direction, particularly for the School of Foreign Service.

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition is around $71,136 per year (2025–2026). Georgetown offers need-based financial aid.

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Sources: admissions statistics and fees published by Georgetown and official bodies. Figures change every year, so check the latest data on the official website.