Georgetown University campus image
Private university

Georgetown University

Washington, D.C, United States
QS ranking
226
Acceptance rate
14%
Tuition fee
USD57,384/ year

Study background

University introduction

Georgetown University is located in Washington, D.C, United States. Its most popular subjects include Political Science, International Relations, Finance, Economics and Liberal Arts. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 19,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
86%
14%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Saudi Arabia

  5. 5.

    Canada

Student gender

In this university

46%
54%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.5 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 1.8 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.georgetown.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,752

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Political Science

  2. 2.

    International Relations

  3. 3.

    Finance

  4. 4.

    Economics

  5. 5.

    Liberal Arts

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

104acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

13

Health support

In this university

753 : 1
753 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

753 : 1
753 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Career

  • Academic / Interest

  • Arts

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

23

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

1

Basketball courts

4

Squash courts

5

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

8

Number of dormitories

13

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
11,675
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
57 - 62%
Temperature
-1°
13°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
59 - 65%
Temperature
8°
29°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
64 - 68%
Temperature
17°
32°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 67%
Temperature
1°
20°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Distance between airport and university

10 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 1 - 5
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 19 - 24

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

111 - 120

Score

55

Staff in career centre

In this university

536 : 1
536 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

536 : 1
536 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

90

Average numbers of services

7