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Founded in 1789 by Father John Carroll, Georgetown University is a Jesuit private university located in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Georgetown is the oldest Roman Catholic university in the United States. Georgetown University has three campuses in Washington, D.C. They include:
The main campus covers over 100 acres of land and includes more than 55 buildings, student residences and various athletic facilities. Georgetown comprises 4 undergraduate schools and 3 graduate and professional schools.
Georgetown's athletic teams are nicknamed The Hoyas. They own over 25 varsity teams and more than 15 club teams. Varsity teams participate in the NCAA's Division I. The most notable alum of the university is former U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Students at Georgetown often study science, law, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 81% of applicants were rejected at Georgetown. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 620 to 730 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 730 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Georgetown benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Georgetown tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 14,826 students (10,841 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Big East Conference and Patriot League competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgetown University
37th and O St NW
Washington, DC 20057
General Phone: (202) 687-0100
http://www.georgetown.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,554 | international relations, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences, economics, history, linguistics, Spanish language, ... |
| Law | 1,001 | law, legal research |
| Business and Management | 665 | business management, finance, marketing, business administration, accounting, international business, CIO training |
| Science | 517 | physiology, science and society, biology, biotechnology, biological and physical sciences, pharmacology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 194 | public policy analysis |
| Medicine | 189 | medicine, neuroscience, health professions, public health |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 151 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 90 | psychology |
| Medical Administration | 74 | health care administration, international public health |
| Mathematics | 37 | probability and statistics, mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 35 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer science |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | ESL instruction |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | radiation therapist, ophthalmic tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | stagecraft |
| Music | 0 | various music studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgetown in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,887 | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,730 | 50 |
| First-professional degree | 826 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 100 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Georgetown had a total enrollment of 14,826 students (10,841 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Georgetown offers campus housing for 5,053 of its 10,841 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,697 | 3,521 | 19% | 1,576 | 45% |
| Men | 8,287 | 1,628 | 20% | 753 | 46% |
| Women | 10,410 | 1,893 | 18% | 823 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 620 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 730 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 37,947 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 37,947 |
| Room and board | $ 12,753 |
| Room charge | $ 8,497 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,256 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,125 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,375 |
Financial Aid:
Georgetown participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 144500)
Georgetown has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 400 | 188 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 89 | 70 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 247 | 274 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $197,532 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $82,476 | 6 | $72,394 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 24 | $92,164 | 41 | $84,195 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 38 | $114,661 | 50 | $88,040 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 195 | $158,232 | 64 | $148,438 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 145 | $104,444 | 94 | $96,814 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 53 | $84,320 | 44 | $80,296 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 133 | $79,740 | 127 | $70,250 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 526 | $116,110 | 329 | $94,393 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Patriot League |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 158 | 113 | 271 |
| Football | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Track | 15 | 23 | 38 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 70 | 80 | 150 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
International Public Health/International Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Microbiology, General
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgetown Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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