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Georgetown University

Private nonprofit Washington, DC · Urban · Mid-Atlantic · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
95%
Graduation Rate
$103,494
Earnings (10yr)
$40,815
Net Price
13%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Georgetown University has a remarkable graduation rate of 95%, signaling strong student retention and success. This high rate indicates a supportive academic environment where most students complete their degrees on time, an essential factor for those considering their future careers.

According to Chetty/Opportunity Insights data, specific mobility metrics are not available for Georgetown. However, the university's strong academic reputation suggests that graduates may have favorable outcomes in terms of career advancement and income, contributing positively to social mobility over time.

The net price of attendance at Georgetown is $40,815, with a median debt of $15,500 upon graduation. Graduates can expect to earn an average of $103,494 within ten years of completing their degree. Students who thrive here often pursue careers in social sciences, business, law, or health professions, benefiting from the university's strategic location in Washington, DC, which offers ample internship and job opportunities.

Rankings

How Georgetown Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation95%Earnings 10yr$103KNet Price$41KRetention97%Median Debt$16KPell Grant Rate10%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$5K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$18K$48-75K$57K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%318.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%6102.0%MOBILITY194.57%

Cost & Financial Aid

$68,017
In-State Tuition
$68,017
Out-of-State
$40,815
Avg Net Price
$15,500
Median Debt
10%
Pell Grant Rate
18%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$5,064
Family Income $0–$30K
$12,155
Family Income $30K–$48K
$18,329
Family Income $48K–$75K
$57,403
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$83,222
6 Years After Entry
$88,766
8 Years
$103,494
10 Years
0.15x
Debt-to-Earnings
87%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$83,222 6yr $88,766 8yr $103,494 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

194.57%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
6102.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
318.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$195,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.88
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
10.3%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Research & Teaching

Data: Times Higher Education World University Rankings

#164
World Rank
65.1
Teaching
44.7
Research
45
Citations
24.7
International

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 13%
Retention Rate 97%
SAT Average 1487
ACT Midpoint 34
SAT Range 1390–1550
ACT Range 31–35
Full-Time Faculty 48%
Faculty Salary (mo) $18,098
Diversity Index 0.74
First-Gen Students 16%

Top Programs

Social Sciences 36%
Business & Marketing 18%
Legal Studies 11%
Biology & Biomedical 6%
Health Professions 4%
Psychology 4%
Computer Science & IT 3%
English & Literature 3%