Georgetown Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Georgetown is 12%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in District Of Columbia and the 35th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Georgetown and can you get accepted?

Georgetown is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA and SAT/ACT requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 3,311 out of the 27,629 who applied were admitted.

The school has exceptionally high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 4 percent (SAT 1410/1550 ACT 32/35). Georgetown University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.89. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 48% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Georgetown?

12% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Georgetown University you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.89 or better
• Earn A- grades in high school
• Score 1480 on the SAT
• Score 33 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
• Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Georgetown University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Georgetown are to have around a 3.89 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough for you to gain admission as Georgetown is a very selective school.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Georgetown is 3.89 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #1 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.89 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Georgetown University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Georgetown University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Georgetown is 1480 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1410-1550. Students who get into Georgetown University score in the top 4 percent of all SAT test takers..  Georgetown ranks #1 in District Of Columbia and #28 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1480 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Georgetown regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1410 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1410, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1340, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 64 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1480 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1480, you have around a 12% chance of being admitted. A 1550 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 21% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Georgetown?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Georgetown is 33, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 32 and 35.  The school ranks #1 in District Of Columbia and #30 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 33. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 32 and score in the score in the top 3 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 30.

38 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgetown University.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Georgetown for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 33 score has around 12% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 24% with a 35 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

85% of Georgetown University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgetown University is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Georgetown University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Georgetown is very highly competitive, you have a low likelihood of acceptance. It is important that you earn at least a 3.89 GPA to have a good shot at getting in. Additionally, you need to score a 1480 on the SAT and optimally 1550 to place yourself in a strong position. For ACT scores, you need a 33 to have a competitive chance of getting in.