Washington, District of Columbia

Georgetown University

A historic hilltop campus in Washington, D.C., known for global affairs, public service and a close connection to the capital.

Private research universityUrban campus
Healy Hall at Georgetown University
Undergraduate students
7,900
Official university overview
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Official facts
Campus acres
104
Main campus
Founded
1789
University history

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Plan your next chapter

Tuition & admissions.

The numbers behind your college search.

Acceptance rate

13%

Recent first-year cycles · approximate

Acceptance varies by applicant pool; check Georgetown Admissions for current information.

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Tuition is only part of the total cost of attendance. Grants and scholarships can reduce what you pay. Acceptance rates describe a past applicant pool, not your individual chance of admission. Reporting years vary by school. Checked September 17, 2026.

Get your bearings

Around campus.

Georgetown University campus

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Make yourself at home

Find your next stop.

Everyday places to know at Georgetown.

3 places · Check official sources for current hours and access.

Study spots

Lauinger Library

Main campus

A primary library for research, focused study and group work.

Good to know

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Food & coffee

Leavey Center

Main campus

A student hub with dining and gathering spaces.

Good to know

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Good links to keep handy.

Sources, reporting notes & photo credit

Checked September 17, 2026. Enrollment and other figures describe the scope and reporting period labeled above; they are not live counts. Figures from different years or definitions should not be treated as a like-for-like ranking. Place suggestions are editorial guidance, not measured noise levels or guaranteed availability.

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