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Georgetown University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1390-1550. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 31-35. Georgetown University admitted 13% of applicants and required SAT or ACT scores.

SAT middle 50%
1390-1550
ACT middle 50%
31-35
Acceptance rate
13%
Test policy, fall 2024
Required
Undergraduates
7,569

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Georgetown University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1550 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Georgetown University's SAT submitters; 1390 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 95% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Georgetown University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Georgetown University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing700740770
SAT Math690750780
SAT total (estimated)139014901550
ACT composite313335

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 770 in Reading and Writing and 780 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 90 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1487.

Testing policy

Does Georgetown University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Required

Georgetown University told the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Georgetown University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Georgetown University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$68,017
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$40,815
First-year retention rate
97%
Graduation rate within 6 years
95%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$103,494

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Northeastern UniversityMA · SAT 1440-1540University of RochesterNY · SAT 1410-1540Wesleyan UniversityCT · SAT 1415-1540Smith CollegeMA · SAT 1420-1540Grinnell CollegeIA · SAT 1410-1540University of North Carolina at Chapel HillNC · SAT 1390-1530

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FAQ

Georgetown University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Georgetown University?

Georgetown University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1390 and 1550 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1550 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1390 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Georgetown University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 31 to 35, with a median of 33. Scoring 35 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Georgetown University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Georgetown University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores. Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Georgetown University's admissions website before you apply.

What is Georgetown University's acceptance rate?

Georgetown University admitted 13% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].