Acceptance Rate to Georgetown University
Last updated October 2026. Admission statistics and policies change every year. Check Georgetown’s undergraduate admissions website for the latest figures, deadlines and requirements before you apply.
Georgetown University is one of the most selective universities in the United States, and many Indian students ask what it takes to get in. This guide explains the acceptance-rate figures we could verify, what they mean for an international applicant, and how to prepare.
What Is Georgetown’s Acceptance Rate?
- Class of 2029: about 13.5% overall (around 3,618 students admitted).
- Class of 2030: about 13%, with roughly 3,500 admitted from a record of about 26,900 applicants, as reported by the student newspaper The Hoya.
- Early Action, Class of 2029: about 11.1% (917 admitted from 8,254 applications), according to figures reported from Georgetown’s Common Data Set.
- International applicants: education sites estimate a rate of roughly 7–8%. Georgetown doesn’t publish one official figure for this, so treat it as approximate.
Figures are reported slightly differently by different sources, so use Georgetown’s own admissions pages for the latest numbers. Rates also differ between Georgetown’s undergraduate schools (such as the College, the School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business and the School of Nursing and Health Studies), because you apply to one of them.
What the Number Means for an International Applicant
A rate of around 13% overall, and lower for international applicants, means most applicants are not admitted, including many with excellent records. The rate describes the whole applicant pool, not your personal chances, so use it to plan a balanced list of universities, not to rule Georgetown out.
Application Requirements to Check
- Testing: published information indicates that Georgetown requires SAT or ACT scores. Confirm the current policy on Georgetown’s website, because testing policies have changed at many universities.
- Recommendations: a counselor recommendation and a teacher recommendation.
- Essays: Georgetown asks for supplemental essays that are specific to the school you apply to.
- Interview: Georgetown uses alumni interviews where available. Check the current policy and how interviews work for applicants outside the US.
- Academic record: a strong, consistent record in demanding subjects, with marksheets and school documents for your board (CBSE, ICSE/ISC, state boards or IB).
Sources disagree on whether Georgetown considers “demonstrated interest”, such as campus visits and contacts with admissions staff. Georgetown’s own admissions pages are the authority. Either way, don’t rely on a visit or emails to make up for a weak application, and don’t worry if visiting from India isn’t possible.
Money and Financial Aid
Financial aid at Georgetown is largely need-based, with limited merit scholarships. How aid works for non-US citizens can differ from how it works for US students, so read Georgetown’s financial aid pages for international applicants carefully before you apply, and plan how you would fund your studies if aid is limited. Don’t assume aid will be available.
How to Strengthen Your Application
- Be specific in your essays. Explain why you want to study at Georgetown and in your chosen school, with details only you could write.
- Show depth in your activities. Sustained involvement in a few areas reads better than a long list.
- Prepare for testing early, so there is time for a retake if needed.
- Ask for recommendations early, and brief your teachers on what you’re applying for.
- Build a balanced list of reach, target and likely universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgetown’s acceptance rate?
About 13% overall for recent classes (about 13.5% for the Class of 2029). Check Georgetown’s admissions data for the latest year.
Does Georgetown require the SAT or ACT?
Published information says yes. Confirm the current policy on Georgetown’s website before you plan.
Is it harder for international students?
Estimates put the international acceptance rate lower than the overall rate, but Georgetown doesn’t publish one official figure. Applicants are judged on the strength of their own application.
Is Early Action easier?
The Early Action rate was slightly lower than the overall rate for the Class of 2029, according to reported figures. Apply early only if your application is ready, and check Georgetown’s current early-application rules.
Is financial aid available for international students?
Check Georgetown’s financial aid pages for international applicants. Aid is largely need-based, and you should plan your funding without assuming aid will be offered.
Conclusion
Georgetown’s acceptance rate of around 13% shows how competitive it is, but it is only a starting point. Build a strong, honest application and a balanced list of universities. If you’d like help choosing where to apply, start with career counselling at Eduvisor, explore our Study in the USA pages, or see our Study Abroad service.
