Georgetown University
About Georgetown University






About Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, not-for-profit, accredited university located in Washington, DC. Founded in 1789 by John Carroll, Georgetown is America’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Today, Georgetown is a major international research university. It has nine schools, an affiliated hospital and many highly-ranked graduate programs.
Georgetown University Online
Since 1970, Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) has rolled out online formats for several programs. Look for online Masters degrees in some in-demand fields such as Nursing, Real Estate & Business. Find the same quality academic content in both on campus and online programs.
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Mission, Vision and Values
Georgetown’s mission and values reflect the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person. The University fosters a setting where students can develop through reflection, service and inquiry.

Georgetown Admission Requirements
Future graduate students are required to have a bachelors degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. Students apply through an electronic form. Aside from their application and fee, students may have to provide the following.
- Official transcripts, B average
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Test results (e.g. GRE, GRE subject tests, GMAT, MCAT) for some programs
- Proof of English language proficiency
Each graduate and professional program also has its own admissions process and requirements. For instance, Master of Professional Studies (MPS) students may have to furnish writing samples, resumes and other materials. However, the GRE and GMAT scores are not required.
Military Transcripts: NCU provides special assistance in obtaining transcripts for U.S. military students.
To remain compliant with federal VISA regulations, international students are not eligible to take courses exclusively online. Georgetown University is not yet able to offer online formats in every state for every online program.
Enrollment, Attendance, Graduation
Based on Fall 2015 data, graduate enrollment was well over 10,500 students. Graduate attendance was as follows. i
- 31% part-time and 69% full time student
- 11% enrolled in distance learning
- 1,800+ Bachelors degrees, 3,300+ Masters degrees, 950+ Doctorate degrees
Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation
Graduate attendance rate of 35% part-time and 65% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Georgetown University awarded: 1752 bachelor's degrees, 4091 master's degrees, 845 doctor's degrees - professional practice, 123 doctor's degrees - research/scholarship
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Georgetown University accepts financial aid applications from graduate students throughout the academic year. Students who apply for federal financial aid need to submit a FAFSA. Eligible students may be able to receive loans or grants. The Georgetown University Graduate School may offer limited scholarships, assistantships and fellowships. These are based on academic qualifications.
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Start Dates
Programs may have specific start dates based on academic semesters. For example, MPS degree programs start in Fall, Summer and Spring Semesters.