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.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
7,900
Undergraduates
3,548
Men - 44.9%
4,385
Women - 55.5%
13,084
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
12% of 26,638 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
January 10
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
690-790 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
700-770 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
32-35 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$88,338
Tuition and Fees
$65,076
Room and Board
$19,352
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$49,953
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$25,512
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,118
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
15%
10-19
45%
20-29
17%
30-39
10%
40-49
7%
50-99
4%
Over 100
1%
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Washington Population
712,816
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Washington, DC
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
79% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Hoyas
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
16.5%
Black/African-American
5.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
58.4%
Unknown
3.7%
International Students
12.9% from 117 countries
First-Year Students Returning
96.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
91.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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