Mailing Address: 37th and O Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20057
Rank on 2008 List: 5
Rank on 2006 List: 21
Average GPA: N/A
Matriculation Rates of African American: 91%
Number of Students Enrolled: 6,630
Number of African American Students Enrolled: 467
Acceptance Rates: 21%
Average SAT scores: Reading: 650-750; Math: 650-740; Writing: N/A
Black Student Group: Black Students Alliance
Name of Summer Programs: None
Application Deadlines: January 1
Early Admissions Deadlines: N/A
Financial Aid Options/Deadlines: Feb. 1
Costs: Tuition: $38,122; Housing: $12,753; Books: $1,060
Greek Organizations: None
Admissions Q&A
Kamilah Holder
Admissions Officer/Coordinator of MultiCultural Recruitment
Who makes the admissions decisions and what do they look for in a successful candidate?
At our university, we have admissions committees that include Deans, professors, admissions officers and students who review applications. In evaluating applications, we are looking at the quality of a student’s work and to see that a student is taking a rigorous academic courseload while pursuing extracurricular activities and interests.
Is an admissions interview required?
We do require an interview, and it takes place in student’s hometown and is conducted by an alumnus who can also answer questions about life at Georgetown.
Are residents given priority over non-residents?
Our university is a private institution so we do not have a state residence preference.
What is the student teacher ratio?
The student to teacher ratio is 1 to 10.
What entrance exam do students have to take for college admissions?
We ask that students take the SAT I or the ACT and we don’t have a preference for either exam. We also strongly request that students take three SAT subject tests in any areas of their choosing, but it is not an application requirement.
How does the university weigh GPA, SAT, extracurricular activities, college essays, and recommendations during the application process?
Our process is an incredibly holistic one, where we look closely at a student’s high school record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, college essays and recommendations to get a better sense of an individual and how they would contribute to our community.
What advice do you have for students who fall short of the minimum requirements, but still want to attend your school?
We really advise prospective students to remember that our admissions process is a holistic one. In our evaluations we carefully look at all aspects of an application (academic rigor, grades, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, recommendations, interview reports,etc.) in making our decisions and we don’t have a minimum gpa or standardized test score for applicants. Students should also know that we look at their application in the context of their high school and the opportunities available to them, so the important thing is to demonstrate a seriousness of purpose and the strongest record they can achieve.
What kind of opportunities do you have for non-traditional, transfer, and international students?
Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies offers programs for students who have been away from academia for some time and provides resources to assist students with the transition into a rigorous academic program. Georgetown welcomes transfer applications from students who have attended community colleges or four-year colleges and universities. Transfer applicants must have graduated from high school or earned high school diploma equivalent, and completed one full-time semester of at least 12 credits at the college level. Also, for applicants who have been out of school for 5 or more years, we do not require that they submit SAT or ACT scores. Our university also welcomes applications from international students and Georgetown’s office of International Programs provides an extensive array of services and programming for incoming and current international students.
Where should high school seniors look for scholarships?
Georgetown admits and enrolls students without regard to their financial circumstances and we are committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need of eligible students. We encourage students to visit http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying_firstyear_financialaid.cfm. to learn more about financial aid resources at Georgetown.
Do you have mentor and/or summer programs?
The Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies offers summer programs for high school students and more information about their programs can be found at http://www12.georgetown.edu/scs/sphs/index.html.
We encourage prospective students and their families to learn more about the University and the admissions process by visiting our website, http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/ and we can also be reached at 202.687.3600 or by email at guadmiss@georgetown.edu.