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Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$83,222

Acceptance Rate

13%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$65,081

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $103,494 ten years after entry — 91% above the national median. Acceptance rate 13.1%, average SAT score 1487, in-state tuition $65,081.

At a Glance

Total Students

7,462

Retention Rate

97%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

19%

Median Debt

$15,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,487

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

700–770

SAT Math (middle 50%)

690–780

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

31–35

Institution Overview

Georgetown University is a private, non-profit institution with 7,462 students. The university has a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 13.1%. The university boasts a high graduation rate of 95% and a strong retention rate of 97.1%. The annual in-state tuition is $65,081.

Graduates of Georgetown University experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $76,027, increasing to $83,222 after five years, and reaching $103,494 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $15,500, and 19.4% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$76k

1 YEAR

$83k

5 YEARS

$103k

10 YEARS

Top 4% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Georgetown University alumni earn $76,027. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $83,222. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $103,494. The median debt for graduates is $15,500.

Georgetown University has a high retention rate of 97.1% and a graduation rate of 95%. The university has an acceptance rate of 13.1% and a student body of 7,462. The in-state tuition is $65,081, and 19.4% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Law

Graduates 693 / yr
Median Salary $168,995

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Graduates 651 / yr
Median Salary $130,394

International Relations and National Security Studies

Graduates 552 / yr
Median Salary $88,199

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 488 / yr
Median Salary $147,613

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 346 / yr
Median Salary $197,197

Political Science and Government

Graduates 346 / yr
Median Salary $73,347

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 306 / yr
Median Salary $110,674

Economics

Graduates 305 / yr
Median Salary $84,460

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Graduates 275 / yr
Median Salary $34,063

Medicine

Graduates 188 / yr
Median Salary $68,568

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 178 / yr
Median Salary $173,832

Public Policy Analysis

Graduates 177 / yr
Median Salary $83,403

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 165 / yr
Median Salary $91,362

Real Estate

Graduates 157 / yr
Median Salary $124,159

Area Studies

Graduates 148 / yr
Median Salary $64,851

Science, Technology and Society

Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $51,399

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 123 / yr
Median Salary $54,668

International Business

Graduates 115 / yr
Median Salary $129,954

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Graduates 100 / yr
Median Salary $139,527

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 100 / yr
Median Salary $55,504

Psychology, General

Graduates 99 / yr
Median Salary $51,959

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 87 / yr
Median Salary $83,756

Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations

Graduates 79 / yr
Median Salary $85,186

Marketing

Graduates 71 / yr
Median Salary $74,819

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Campus Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC 20057-0001

Georgetown University is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Georgetown University has an acceptance rate of 13.1%.