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About Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private Jesuit research university in Washington, D.C., founded in 1789. It is known for strengths in international affairs, government, business and the liberal arts, with undergraduate schools that include Georgetown College and the Walsh School of Foreign Service among other pathways. The Hilltop campus sits in Georgetown neighborhood of the capital, close to government and international institutions.
Undergraduate admission is highly selective. Applicants choose a specific undergraduate school and should review school-specific expectations on uadmissions.georgetown.edu. Georgetown is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). International students must confirm English-language and financial documentation requirements.
Campus address commonly referenced: 37th and O Streets NW, Washington, DC 20057. Confirm tuition, housing, deadlines and visit details on georgetown.edu before applying. Families comparing D.C.-area universities should weigh Georgetown’s Jesuit identity, school structure and career networks carefully. Always confirm current tuition, deadlines, testing policy and visit details on the official website before applying. Keep transcripts and recommendations organised early in the cycle. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.
Key facts and contact details
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- Address
- 37th and O Streets NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20057
- Established
- 1789
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate schools including Georgetown College, the School of Foreign Service, business and nursing/health studies pathways, plus graduate and professional programmes.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- Phone
- 202-687-0100
- Admissions phone
- 202-687-3600
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