Admissions Factors
What Georgetown University Looks For
Georgetown University rates 8 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA, class rank, standardized test scores, application essay, recommendations, talent or ability and character and personal qualities.
How Georgetown University rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Important
Considered
Not considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
13.5%
3,618 of 26,822 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
17.4%
356 of 2,043 who stayed on it
87% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does Georgetown University look for in applicants?
Georgetown University rates 8 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA, class rank, standardized test scores, application essay, recommendations, talent or ability and character and personal qualities.
Does Georgetown University consider legacy status?
Georgetown University rates alumni relation as "considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does Georgetown University track demonstrated interest?
Georgetown University rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
What is Georgetown University's waitlist acceptance rate?
2,043 students stayed on the waitlist and 356 were admitted, a rate of 17.4%. The number changes a lot from year to year because it depends on how many admitted students enroll.
Source: Georgetown University’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
