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Georgetown University: SAT & ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate and Costs

Georgetown University is a private nonprofit four-year university in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling about 7,569 undergraduates. It admits roughly 13% of applicants, which makes it highly selective relative to four-year colleges nationally.

SAT and ACT scores at Georgetown University

Measure	Score
SAT 25th percentile	1390
SAT 75th percentile	1550
SAT midpoint (estimated)	1490
ACT 25th percentile	31
ACT 75th percentile	35
ACT midpoint (estimated)	33
Test policy	Required

A quarter of enrolled students scored below 1390 and a quarter scored above 1550. Treat 1550 as the target that makes your score a clear strength in this applicant pool, and 1390 as the point below which the rest of your application has to carry more weight.

The two ranges describe the same class, so submit whichever test places you higher in its own range — an ACT 35 and an SAT 1550 are read as equivalent here.

Admissions and selectivity

Measure	Value
Acceptance rate	12.9%
Undergraduate enrollment	7,569
Student–faculty ratio	11:1
Setting	City
Control	Private Nonprofit

Cost and financial aid

Measure	Amount
In-state tuition and fees	$68,017
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$68,017
Room and board	$20,596
Average net price (first-year students)	$40,815
Students receiving Pell grants	10.1%
Students taking federal loans	17.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation	$13,500

Net price is the number that matters: $40,815 is what a typical first-year student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Run the college's own net price calculator with your family's numbers before ruling it out on cost.

Graduation and earnings outcomes

Measure	Value
Graduation rate (6-year)	94.8%
First-year retention	96.8%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$103,494
Students who are first-generation	16.1%

How your score compares

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Frequently asked questions

What SAT score do you need for Georgetown University?

The middle 50% of enrolled students at Georgetown University scored between 1390 and 1550 on the SAT. A score at or above 1550 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1390 the rest of your application carries more weight.

What ACT score do you need for Georgetown University?

The middle 50% ACT range at Georgetown University is 31 to 35. Aim for 35 to make the score a clear strength.

What is the acceptance rate at Georgetown University?

Georgetown University admits about 12.9% of applicants according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

Does Georgetown University require SAT or ACT scores?

The most recent federal data lists Georgetown University's testing policy as "Required". Policies change yearly, so confirm with the admissions office for your application cycle.

How much does Georgetown University cost?

Published tuition and fees are $68,017 in-state and $68,017 out-of-state, but the average first-year student pays a net price of $40,815 after grant aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution. May 2026 release (file published 2026-05-26). Score ranges and costs are reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and can lag the current admissions cycle by a year or more.

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