Georgetown University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Georgetown's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Georgetown acceptance rate by year
3,618 of 26,822 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 12.9% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 26,822 | 3,618 | 13.5% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 26,131 | 3,374 | 12.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 25,485 | 3,334 | 13.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 26,638 | 3,257 | 12.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 27,629 | 3,311 | 12.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 21,190 | 3,561 | 16.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 22,764 | 3,269 | 14.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 22,872 | 3,320 | 14.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 21,462 | 3,365 | 15.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 19,997 | 3,369 | 16.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 19,478 | 3,358 | 17.2% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Georgetown deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Georgetown Application or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Georgetown's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By December 15
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 1
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Georgetown
Georgetown offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Georgetown
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Georgetown weighs
From section C7 of Georgetown's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
- Interview
- Activities
Considered
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
Georgetown waitlist
2,672 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 2,043 accepted it, and 356 were admitted from it (17.4% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Georgetown costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Georgetown's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Georgetown's 13.5%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Georgetown admissions
What is Georgetown's acceptance rate?
Georgetown admitted 3,618 of 26,822 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 13.5%. That is up from 12.9% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Georgetown test-optional for 2026–27?
No. Georgetown requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are Georgetown's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 1, 2027. Check Georgetown's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1405–1530 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 78% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1530 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Georgetown University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Georgetown first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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