Georgetown University
Georgetown University SAT and ACT Requirements
Georgetown University requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1390 to 1550 on the SAT and 31 to 35 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Required
SAT middle 50%
1390–1550
ACT middle 50%
31–35
Acceptance rate
13%
Georgetown University SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 700 | 770 |
| Math | 690 | 780 |
| Total | 1390 | 1550 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 35 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1390: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here.
- 1390 to 1550: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1550: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does Georgetown University require the SAT or ACT?
Georgetown University requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. "Georgetown University requires submission of SAT and/or ACT scores as part of our holistic application review process" — at least one full SAT or ACT; superscoring not accepted.
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown University?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1390, half scored between 1390 and 1550, and a quarter scored above 1550. A score at or above 1550 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1390 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for Georgetown University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 31 to 35 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1400 to 1540.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: Georgetown University admissions, verified for 2026-27.
