Georgetown University continues to see rising demand for admission, with the Class of 2030 acceptance rate expected to extend the university’s trend of increasing selectivity. For the Class of 2029, Georgetown admitted approximately 12% of its roughly 26,800 applicants, offering admission to about 3,200 students. As one of the most prestigious universities in the United States, Georgetown’s admissions process remains among the most competitive in the country.
Georgetown’s selectivity has steadily intensified over the past decade. The university’s acceptance rate hovered near 17% as recently as the Class of 2022, but has since dropped to the low teens. For the Class of 2029, the overall acceptance rate of 12% continued this downward trend. With its unique position in Washington, D.C. — offering students unmatched proximity to government, international organizations, and policy institutions — Georgetown consistently attracts a large, highly qualified applicant pool.
Academically, Georgetown’s admitted students rank among the strongest in the nation. The university’s holistic admissions review considers academic rigor, standardized test scores, extracurricular leadership, community service, and the personal essay. Georgetown is one of the few highly selective institutions that does not use the Common Application, instead requiring its own application, which reflects the university’s distinctive approach to identifying students who align with its Jesuit mission and values.
Georgetown’s Early Action program, which is Restrictive Early Action, has become an increasingly popular pathway for committed applicants. For the Class of 2029, Georgetown received approximately 8,254 early applications and admitted 917 students, resulting in an early acceptance rate of roughly 11%. The relatively narrow difference between early and overall acceptance rates reflects the high caliber of the entire applicant pool.
The university prides itself on building diverse and globally minded classes. Georgetown students come from all 50 states and more than 130 countries, with significant representation of first-generation college students, students of color, and students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. The university continues to invest in financial aid, ensuring that admitted students can attend regardless of their financial circumstances.
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Georgetown University’s Class of 2030 acceptance rate is expected to continue the university’s downward trend. For the Class of 2029, Georgetown admitted approximately 12% of its roughly 26,800 applicants, offering admission to about 3,200 students.
Georgetown offers a Restrictive Early Action program. For the Class of 2029, Georgetown received approximately 8,254 early applications and admitted 917 students, resulting in an early acceptance rate of roughly 11%.
No, Georgetown is one of the few highly selective institutions that does not use the Common Application. The university requires its own application, reflecting its distinctive approach to identifying students who align with its Jesuit mission and values.
