Georgetown University Admissions 2024-2025

Georgetown University recently released their Common Data Set for 2024-2025, offering valuable insights into what it takes to be admitted to this highly selective institution. Let's examine the data to understand who gets into Georgetown and what factors matter most in their admissions process.

Georgetown's Extreme Selectivity

Georgetown's admission statistics demonstrate its position among America's most competitive universities:

• Total applicants: 26,131

• Admitted students: 3,374

• Enrolled students: 1,575

• Acceptance rate: 12.9%

• Yield rate: 46.7% (percentage of admitted students who chose to enroll)

With fewer than 13 out of every 100 applicants receiving an offer, Georgetown continues to be among the nation's most selective universities.

Academic Profile of Admitted Students

The academic credentials of Georgetown's Class of 2029 are exceptional:

Test Scores

• SAT Composite (middle 50%): 1400-1540

• SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-770

• SAT Math: 690-780

• ACT Composite: 31-35

• ACT English: 34-36

• ACT Math: 29-34

• ACT Reading: 33-36

• ACT Science: 30-35

A significant 78% of enrolled students submitted SAT scores and 30% submitted ACT scores, suggesting that while Georgetown is test-optional, most admitted students still choose to submit scores.

GPA and Class Rank

• 85% were in the top tenth of their high school class

• 95% were in the top quarter of their class

• 98% were in the top half of their class

• 51% submitted class rank information

These statistics demonstrate that virtually all Georgetown admits are at or near the top of their high school classes academically.

Early Action Advantage

Georgetown offers non-restrictive Early Action:

• Early Action closing date: November 1

• Early Action notification date: December 15

• Unlike many peer institutions, Georgetown's Early Action program is not restrictive, meaning students can apply to other schools' early programs simultaneously

While Georgetown doesn't publish Early Action acceptance rates in their Common Data Set, historical data has shown a modest advantage for Early Action applicants.

Interesting Demographic Information

Georgetown's first-year class shows diversity:

• International students: 7.0%

• Hispanic/Latino: 3.8%

• Black or African American: 5.5%

• White: 47.7%

• Asian: 17.5%

• Two or more races: 8.9%

• Unknown: 9.5%

What Matters Most in Georgetown Admissions

The Common Data Set reveals exactly how Georgetown ranks different admission factors:

"Very Important" Factors

• Rigor of secondary school record

• Academic GPA

• Application essay

• Recommendation(s)

• Extracurricular activities

• Character/personal qualities

• Talent/ability

"Important" Factors

• Class rank

• Standardized test scores

"Considered" Factors

• Interview

• First generation status

• Alumni/ae relation

• Geographical residence

• State residency

• Volunteer work

• Work experience

• Level of applicant's interest

"Not Considered" Factors

• Religious affiliation/commitment

What These Ratings Mean for Applicants

Georgetown's factor ratings reveal their holistic approach to admissions:

• Academics are fundamental: The rigor of your curriculum and GPA are "very important" - you need to challenge yourself with the most demanding courses available and excel in them.

• Essays and recommendations matter tremendously: Both are rated as "very important," suggesting that Georgetown values your ability to communicate your story effectively and how others perceive your academic and personal qualities.

• Character and personal qualities are crucial: This underscores Georgetown's interest in who you are beyond your academic achievements.

• Talent and extracurricular distinction matter: Being rated as "very important" suggests that Georgetown values significant achievement or contribution in your activities, not just participation.

• Test scores are "important" but not "very important": Even though admitted students have outstanding scores, Georgetown rates standardized tests as less critical than your academic record, essays, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities.

Notable Observations

Several other details from the Common Data Set stand out:

• Retention rate: An exceptional 97.0% of first-year students return for their sophomore year, indicating extremely high student satisfaction.

• Six-year graduation rate: 95%, showing that once admitted, the vast majority of students successfully complete their degrees.

• Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1, offering students excellent access to faculty.

• Class sizes: 20.8% of classes have fewer than 10 students, and 44.3% have between 10-19 students.

• Housing: 100% of first-year students live in college-owned housing, fostering community.

• Transfer admission: 2,278 transfer applications resulted in 135 admissions (5.9% acceptance rate) with 85 enrollments, providing an alternative but even more competitive path for some students.

• Application fee: $75, which can be waived for students with financial need.

What This Means for Future Applicants

For students aspiring to Georgetown, these numbers highlight the importance of:

1. Academic excellence: Taking the most challenging courses available and excelling in them. The fact that 95% of admitted students were in the top quarter of their high school class shows how critical this is.

2. Authentic engagement: Developing genuine interests and making meaningful contributions through extracurricular activities, as this is considered "very important" in the admissions process.

3. Character development: Demonstrating positive personal qualities through your actions and impact, as these qualities are also considered "very important."

4. Powerful writing: Crafting essays that reveal your authentic voice and perspective, since applications essays are rated as "very important."

5. Strategic application timing: Considering Early Action if Georgetown is one of your top choices, while still maintaining the flexibility to apply early to other institutions.

Remember that while these statistics provide insight into Georgetown's admissions process, they don't tell the full story of what makes a successful applicant. Georgetown seeks students who will contribute to their community in diverse and meaningful ways, not just those with perfect numbers.

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