COLLEGE PROFILE
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
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Georgetown University, founded in 1789, is a church-affiliated university that provides a traditional liberal arts education with a strong international influence. Its location facilitates exchanges with the national government and international agencies for both students and faculty. Many internship opportunities are available on Capitol Hill and with the many nonprofit organizations located in the nation's capital. Programs are offered through Georgetown College and the Schools of Business Administration, Foreign Service and Nursing. Its 110-acre campus is located in Washington, DC. The oldest campus building dates from 1795 and is in the Flemish Renaissance style.
| Web Site | www.georgetown.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 7,553 |
| Women | 4,184 (55.4%) |
| Men | 3,369 (44.6%) |
| Graduate Students | 9,318 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Most difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 20% of 18,078 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 10 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 650-740 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 650-750 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | Not reported |
| ACT Composite | 29-33 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $60,388 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $42,870 |
Room and Board | $13,836 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $34,238 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $28,035 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 918 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 42% of classes 20-29 students: 17% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-59 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 2% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Washington Population | 572,059 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 100% of freshmen, 65% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Hoyas |
| Sororities | |
| Fraternities |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 9.6% Asian 6.5% Black/African-American 7.1% Hispanic/Latino 3.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 70.4% White 3.0% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 9.5% from 106 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 96.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 87.0% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.76 | 4.24 | 680 | 672 | 682 | 30 |
| Low | 2.63 | 2.90 | 410 | 460 | 460 | 18 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
| YOU | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• The Georgetown cheer, "Hoya Saxa!," a combination of Greek and Latin for "What Rocks!," originated back when its sports teams were called "The Stonewalls."
• "The Exorcist," filmed in part on the Georgetown campus, is shown every Halloween on Copley Lawn after dark.
• Before graduation, students leap into the lap of the statue of John Carroll, Georgetown's founder, and pose for a farewell snapshot.
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