Georgetown University


General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Research Universities (very high research activity)
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Roman Catholic
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 15318
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 235, 15083
  • 235
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 15318, 0
  • 15318
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 15318, 0
  • 15318
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 96.00, 4
  • 96.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 4, 96
  • 4%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 46.00, 54
  • 46.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 54, 46
  • 54%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 7.00, 93
  • 7.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%
  • White:
  • 65.00, 35
  • 65.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees $37,947 $35,964 $33,934
Books and supplies $1,125 $1,060 $1,000
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $12,753 $12,146 $11,566
Other (On Campus) $2,375 $2,296 $2,176
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
On Campus $53,075 $50,406 $47,676

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 58.00, 42
  • 58%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 56.00,14.00,2.00,45.00
  • Total grants: 56%
    Federal: 14%
    State/Local: 2%
    Institutional: 45%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 19634,5488,651,22930
  • Total grants: $48,703
    Federal: $5,488
    State/Local: $651
    Institutional: $22,930

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 65


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 18,6978,28710,410
Percent admitted 19%20%18%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Required
  • Secondary school rank:
  • Required
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program:
  • Recommended
  • Recommendations:
  • Required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies:
  • Recommended
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
  • Required

Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores Number Percent
SAT1,47693%
ACT37123%
Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading620730
SAT Math630730
ACT Composite2832
ACT English2834
ACT Math2733

NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 95.00, 5
  • 95%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 67.00, 33
  • 67%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 93.00, 7
  • 93%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 90.00, 10
  • 90%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 94.00, 6
  • 94%
  • Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
  • 95.00, 5
  • 95%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Female:
  • 93.00, 7
  • 93%
  • Male:
  • 93.00, 7
  • 93%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 97.00, 3
  • 97%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 86.00, 14
  • 86%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 91.00, 9
  • 91%
  • White:
  • 94.00, 6
  • 94%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 89.00, 11
  • 89%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 93.00, 7
  • 93%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Accounting42--
Business Administration and Management, General20291-
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other-45-
Finance, General185--
Information Resources Management/CIO Training10--
International Business/Trade/Commerce11--
Marketing/Marketing Management, General61--
Category total329336-
Grand total329336-

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NCAA Division I-A Men Women
All Track Combined 39 31
Baseball 32 -
Basketball 13 13
Field Hockey - 21
Football 99 -
Golf 12 12
Lacrosse 51 35
Rowing 97 85
Sailing - 17
Soccer 27 30
Softball - 21
Swimming and Diving 20 25
Tennis 12 11
Volleyball - 11

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1921-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar1924-01-01-Accredited
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation1974-05-23-1980-05-01Accredited
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation1980-05-01-Accredited
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission1993-11-01-Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education2006-01-01-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2003-10-03-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2003-10-03-Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation1999-12-01-Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs1995-05-20-Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Liaison Committee on Medical Education1949-07-01-Accredited