| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Hoyas |
Georgetown University is a Jesuit private university located in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Father John Carroll founded the school in 1789, though its roots extend back to 1634. While the school struggled financially in its early years, Georgetown expanded into a branched university after the American Civil War under the leadership of university president Patrick Francis Healy. Georgetown is the oldest Roman Catholic university in the United States. Its religious heritage is defining for Georgetown's identity, but has at times been controversial.
Georgetown's three urban campuses feature traditional collegiate architecture and layout, but prize their green spaces and environmental commitment. The main campus is known for Healy Hall, a designated National Historic Landmark. Academically, Georgetown is divided into four undergraduate schools and four graduate schools, with nationally recognized programs and faculty in international relations, law, medicine, and business.
The student body is noted for its pluralism and political activism, as well as its sizable international contingent. Campus groups include the nation's oldest student dramatic society and the largest student corporation, The Corp. Georgetown's most notable alumni, such as former U.S. President Bill Clinton, have served in various levels of government in the United States and abroad. The Georgetown athletics teams are nicknamed "the Hoyas", made famous by their men's basketball team, which leads the Big East Conference with seven tournament championships.
==History==
Jesuit settlers from England founded the Province of Maryland in 1634. However, the 1646 defeat of the Royalists in the English Civil War led to stringent laws against Catholic education and the extradition of known Jesuits from the colony, including Andrew White. During the greater part of the Maryland colonial period, Jesuits continued to conduct Catholic schools clandestinely. It was not until after the American Revolution in 1776 that long-term plans to establish a permanent Catholic institution for education in America were realized.
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| Percent of Students International: | 10% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 40% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Patriot League) Basketball (Big East Conference) Baseball (Big East Conference) Track (Big East Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 32,024 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 31,656 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 368 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,812 | 13% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 662 | 2% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 17,457 | 43% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,827 | 35% | |
Any Aid: |
54% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 21% (Most Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 640, Math: 650 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 750, Math: 740 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 7% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 27 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 32, Verbal: 34, Math: 31 |
| Application Fee: | $ 65.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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i want to go to georgetown??
i want to go to georgetown university and i was wondering wat kinds of grades i will have to get to be accepted....i am going into 9th grade and i heard that grades start counting then. so wat would i have to do for the next 4 years to be accepted??? i no u have to do extra caricular activities but im no good at sports so i cant join any of the teams at my school...(but i might join the soccer teram cuz im ok at that) anyways wat else can i do to greater my chance of being accepted?
i no its kinda early to be thinking about this but i really wanna go there and i wanna make sure i get there...thanx for all ur help!
also wats the gpa i have to get to be accepted?
11 months ago
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there isn't a set GPA. my friend got in and he's going there this fall :) he got into the walsh school of foreign affairs. he had pretty good grades like a 3.7 or 3.8 unweighted GPA. he's really good at history and did very well on political science and international affairs related subjects like economics, US history, European History, american government, french, and spanish. foreign language is important for that kind of school.
sports just make you look well rounded, my friend swam for the school for four years. he had amazing leadership positions as president of big big prestigious clubs. so yeah be a leader, be knowledgeable and read news magazines like the economist for example.
bonne chance :)
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Please sort them by difficulty to get into. Include a reason why. Duke University, University of Virginia, Georgetown, Vanderbilt University, University of Richmond, Tufts, Williams
13 months ago
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This is the generally accepted list:
1. Duke University - an elite national research university that has awesome sports teams.
2. Georgetown University - an excellent school for studying law, political science, and medicine.
3. Vanderbilt University - an excellent school for studying medicine. Not a lot of applicants from the East Coast and California.
4. Tufts University - an excellent school for undergraduate studies that lacks a big reputation.
5. Williams College - the best liberal arts college for students who dislike big schools.
6. University of Virginia - one of the best public universities in the US.
7. University of Richmond - a good public university that is not as prestigious as the University of Virginia.
Best of luck to you. You can find an excellent education at any of these schools.
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I'm trying to figure out which colleges to apply to, so if anyone is on or has gone to Georgetown, what was your experience like? And hwo is the business program?
Sorry, I was typing too fast, that word is *how
14 months ago
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I went to Georgetown - majoring in Int'l Busn & Marketing - and, truly, I loved it.
I felt that I was getting a good education and I also feel that is has served me well in my work to date.
Additionally, I loved the atmosphere at Georgetown, I loved the campus, I loved Washington DC - I really have nothing negative to say about my experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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I am currently a sophmore in high school with a 3.6 G.P.A. I have been on the varsity swim team for 2 years, Student Congress and Student Council for one year, A rotary-club community service program for one year, Science Olympiad for 2 years, History Club, Model U.N. and 200 hours of community service. I have not yet taken the ACT or SAT but hope to score well. I am in an advanced Curriculum and went straight to sophmore and junior classes my fresman year. I am currently in 3 A.P. classes and plan to take 4 next year and 2 the year after as well as going to a local college part time. I own my own buisness to ear college tuition , started a religious club at my school and teach younger kids at weekly religious meetings. I am worried that my G.P.A. is not high enough to get into Georgetown. I am also Indian if that plays any part in admission and want to go pre-med or major in poli-sci or international affairs.
15 months ago
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there's absolutely no way to answer your question.
3.6 students get accepted sometimes, and sometimes they get accepted over some 4.0 students who are rejected... what i mean is that whatever grades you have. whatever your qualifications, you can't possibly know before you apply and hear back from them what kind of answer you'll get.
my father was an admissions rep for them for 20 years and i know a lot of admissions people at a few schools --- and i can tell you this for certain: you can't know, you can't be sure, and expect to be at least a little confused by your acceptances/rejections. they have their own reasons for how they treat each student and the reasons aren't just the best grades or most activities.
as far as their actual requirements go, you can find them here:
http://www.georgetown.edu/home/prospect.html
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I don't want to hear about the US News and World Report Rankings, I can look at those myself.
15 months ago
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Hi! I would be biased to say Georgetown because it is my alma mater, but honestly it really depends on you. There are many factors you have to consider when choosing a school. What people and teachers never tell you it's that it's not just about the school itself but also where the school is located. It is important to take in all factors into consideration.
From the academic stand point, you have to see what the school offers for you. Can you answer questions like, if I decide to change majors, do they have alternatives that I could see myself choosing? Are theclass structures what I would like? Now do you prefer open to close campus. Georgetown is a close and small campus. What are those things that matter more to you? From school spirit to what the dorms look like. You should really visit the schools and get a feel for them. Once you are there you'll get an idea if you would like the place.
And for the other aspect of choosing a school, see where it's located and the culture that surrounds it. Being in DC was a culture shock for me but one experience I would never change for the world. I have been to the city of Chicago but for me it was too cold. You have to really take into consideration all the things you might not think about as being important. Such as the whether, the population, the cultures, the style of living, if it is expensive to live in the area and these are to name a few.
I was at Georgetown for 4 years and they were great! The curriculum is hard but very rewarding. We have great teachers and the opportunities that come with living in the Nation's capital are endless. I do suggest you check out both schools before you make a decision ! Good luck to you! :)
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I got accepted to American and wait listed for Georgetown. If I pursue my career at American, how much, if anything would I be losing? Are there any benefits?
15 months ago
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Congratulations. It is extremely difficult to get on Georgetowns wait list. Georgetown is very world class with Princes and many famous persons and foreigners so it depends on what your interests are. For example foreign service, Languages, Political Science. But either way you are set and will succeed in life so do not worry.
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Hello Everyone!
I was thinking of applying to Georgetown University in Washington, DC but, I had a few questions.
1) can first-year students live off campus? (if so, where is the best place to live)
2) what courses are available for study?
3) is the Georgetown area a fairly good neighborhood to live in (lots of attractions, not so many gangs)
4) where are some good places to hang out?
Thanks so much and ANY answers will be appreciated!!!!
Thanks again!
Best answer gets 10 pts!!!
16 months ago
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1. First-year students are required to live on-campus. They recently built 2 new dorms that I believe are freshman dorms - they weren't there when I was @ Gtown, but they look beautiful.
2. Go to www.georgetown.edu to find out what courses of study you can follow. Some of the popular majors/ programs are Foreign Service, Business, Nursing, English
3. Yes! Georgetown is a great area to live in!! There are restaurants, bars, etc. and you have all of DC right there to enjoy. Georgetown is a very affluent neighborhood w/ a mix of students and professionals.
4. Some fun places to hang out are gtown bar & billiards, tombs, rhino's. When you get to DC, make sure you have a chicken madness @ Wisemiller's. My fave!!!
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I am asking hopefully for a response from a student who got in last year or previous years. Thanks
16 months ago
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Acceptance letters for the Spring semester are completely processed in October and November and for the Fall semester by the end of April. However, offers may still be extended beyond these deadlines depending on the number of openings we have in a particular year
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Note: I live in Virginia, any good colleges for these particular majors in the Mid-Atlantic region?
18 months ago
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i will have to put another vote in for georgetown. my friend earned his degree in government from there and he's quite a well-rounded person with a keen and analytical mind -- no doubt a reflection on his college experience since he wasn't that bright back in high school! :-)
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I know that there are lots of other factors to determine whether or not you get accepted, but roughly speaking, what is the lowest GPA that Georgetown UV usually accepts people? I'm a sophomore in hs and i want to go to medical school and become a surgeon, so i want to get into Georgetown...
18 months ago
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If you have almost perfect sat's, sports community service i'd say about a 3.7 out of a 4.0 scale. That's iffy tho you may still not get in. I know about 7 people who have applied there and only one got in. She had a perfect 4.0 average, captain on 3 sports teams, and did a ton of community service. I think she got like a 2300 on her sat's.
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Would I need to take the S.A.T's to get into Georgetown if I already have a two year degree that will transfer toward an undergraduate at Georgetown? If I do need to take the S.A.T's what do I need to score? What will increase my chances to get accepted? I can get letters of recommendation from Georgetown alumni...will that help?
20 months ago
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Georgetown, according to its website, accepts the maximum of 60 credits with at least a C grade when a student is transfering. Unfortunately, I could not get the specifics regarding SAT and transfer students. However, the best source is talking to the transfer advisor at the college where you graduated from to learn what else is needed. Another idea to get a perspective on it is go to an information night in your area. Good luck!
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23 months ago
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DC is very expensive and Georgetown is one of the most expensive parts of DC. You're less likely to get shot there though. (It's still not out of the question, just less likely).
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26 months ago
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i haven't participated in the gateway program but i am going to begin my undergraduate studies at georgetown's mcdonough school of business this fall and i can tell u that its teaching quality is first-rate and the campus is beautiful. i've heard professors speak and i truly enjoyed their talks. i strongly recommend georgetown for both the gateway program as well as a possible college choice.
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My GPA is about a 3.8 - 3.9. On my bio SAT II i got a 740 as a freshman. I got a 720 in History as a sophemore and a 730 in chem as a sophmore. I am at the end of sophemore year and i'm wondering what I can do to help my chances of getting into Georgetown. If there is someone out there who got in, please tell me how and the exact grades. I am applying as pre-med. I do a lot of community service. I play sports all three seasons, varsity track and tennis.
I also took three accelerated classes freshman year, and I am taking one AP and three accelerated this year. Freshamn year i got a B+ in Geometry ACC, an A in Bio Acc, and an A in Spanish 4 ACC.
26 months ago
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Frankly, it sounds like you are on the right track.
A 3.8 GPA would be competitive enough to get into Georgetown. You need some high SAT scores, but it sounds like you know how to handle standardized tests.
But everybody applying for Georgetown will have good grades and test scores. And again, you do community service and play sports. So you are working that end well.
About the best advice I can give you is to get impressive letters of reference. Who are the most important people in your city or state? Get to know them so that when you need letters, they'll help you out.
Good luck on Georgetown. It's one of my favorite campuses and DC is a great place.
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