Georgetown University, an “Ivy Plus” institution in Washington D.C., is the oldest Jesuit university in the United States.
Georgetown’s Class of 2029 had an acceptance rate of 12% overall with around 26,800 applications in total. Georgetown’s early action acceptance rate was 11%.
Starting in the Fall 2026 application cycle, Georgetown University will join the Common App — ending its long-standing status as one of the few selective colleges with a separate application.
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TTA Top Tip: Georgetown’s Early Action policy stands out — it defers all EA applicants who aren’t admitted outright to the Regular Decision round. Unlike other top schools, applying early doesn’t offer a major statistical advantage; the EA and RD acceptance rates are typically quite similar. Only about 15% of deferred students are eventually admitted. Georgetown’s EA is also restrictive, meaning you can’t apply to any binding Early Decision programs elsewhere. For this reason, we advise using your ED choice strategically — apply early to your top-choice school where ED provides a true admissions boost.
GEORGETOWN’S SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY PROMPTS
Compose two brief essays (approximately one page, single-spaced each) on the topics given below. Essays should be typed.
Essay One
ALL APPLICANTS: As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief personal or creative essay which you feel best describes you and reflects on your own background, identity, skills, and talents.
Essay Two
APPLICANTS TO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: Founded in 1789, the Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences is committed to the Jesuit traditions of an integrated education and of productive research in the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Describe your interest in studying at College of Arts & Sciences. Applicants interested in the sciences, mathematics, or languages are encouraged to make specific reference to their choice of major.
APPLICANTS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING: Georgetown University’s School of Nursing is committed to the formation of ethical, empathetic, and transformational nursing leaders. Describe the factors that have influenced your interest in studying Nursing at Georgetown University.
APPLICANTS TO THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH: Georgetown University’s School of Health was founded to advance the health and well-being of people locally, nationally, and globally through innovative research, the delivery of interdisciplinary education, and transformative engagement of communities. Describe the factors that influenced your interest in studying health care at Georgetown University, specifically addressing your intended related major: Global Health, Health Care Management & Policy, or Human Science.
APPLICANTS TO THE WALSH SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE: Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service was founded more than a century ago to prepare generations of leaders with the foundational skills to address global issues. Describe your primary motivations for studying international affairs at Georgetown University and dedicating your undergraduate studies toward a future in global service.
APPLICANTS TO THE MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business provides graduates with essential global, ethical, analytical, financial, and diverse perspectives on the economies of our nation and the world. Describe your primary motivations for studying business at Georgetown University.
APPLICANTS TO THE MCCOURT SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY: For nearly 50 years, Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy has equipped leaders and changemakers with the interdisciplinary skills to address local, national and global policy problems. Undergraduate public policy students at Georgetown will have the unique opportunity to live and study on two campuses, spending their first two years immersed on the Hilltop, before completing the second half of their time at Georgetown on the Capitol Campus, immersed in the policy world. Describe your primary motivations for studying public policy at Georgetown University and dedicating your undergraduate studies toward a future related to public service.
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