Georgetown University

37th and O Streets NW
Washington, DC 20057
http://www.georgetown.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1789
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic (Jesuit)
Undergrad Students6,719
Endowment776,183,000
Application DeadlineJanuary 10
Application Fee60
SelectivityMost selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 10
Tuition34,110
Room/Board11,210
Services
Associated FirmsTeach for America, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte and Touche, US Department of Justice, Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Georgetown University, Corporate Executive Board, Accenture, Lehman Brothers, Bearing Point, UBS Investment Bank, Er
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Georgetown campus provides easy access to the extensive collections of the Smithsonian Institution and other museums in the area.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service
MuseumsThe Georgetown campus provides easy access to the extensive collections of the Smithsonian Institution and other museums in the area.
Periodical Subs29,254
# of Books2,473,208
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months62%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size104 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing72%
College housing typescoed dorms (81%), apartment for single students (16%), other housing options (3%)
Popular EventsGU Day, Homecoming, Diplomatic Ball, Rangila, Asia Fest, Hoyathon
Nearest AirportWashington, D.C. (6), Dulles, Virginia (25)
Nearest TrainWashington, D.C. (3)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (George Washington University)
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations172
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Georgetown Hoya (twice weekly), Georgetown Independent (monthly), Georgetown Voice (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Sigma Nu, Beta Gamma Sigma, Dobro Slovo, Gamma Kappa Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Lambda Beta, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Theta Tau, Sigma Xi, Upsilon Phi Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Catholic Ministry, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Catholic Student Association, Holy Land Christian College Community, Knights of Columbus, Jewish Ministry, Jewish Student Association, Muslim Ministry, Muslim Student Association, Orthodox Ministry, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Protestant Ministry, Protestant Student Leadership Team, Protestant Student Association, GU Sisters for Christ, 8PM Mass Choir, Chapel Choir, Gospel Choir, Baha'i Student Association, GU Buddhist Sangha Student Community, Hindu Student Association, Latter-Day Saints Student Association, Sikh Society of Georgetown, Asian Baptist Student Koinonia, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Crossroad Campus Christian Fellowship, Georgetown Community Church, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African Society of Georgetown, An-Nadi-al-Arabi, Armenian Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Caribbean Culture Circle, Circolo Italiano, Club Filipino, Cuban American Student Association, French Cultural Society, German Club, Hawaiian Club, Hellenic Club, International Student Association, Iranian Cultural Society, Irish-American Society, Japan Club, Korean American Student Association, Latin American Student Association, MEChA, Native American Student Association, Russian Club, South Asian Society, Women of Color, Afghan Student Organization, Asain American Student Association, China Circle, European Club, Friends of Turkey, Iranian Student Alliance in America, Klub Polski, Singapore Society
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Activities Commission, Media Board, Advisory Board for Club Sports, Performing Arts Advisory Council, Volunteer and Public Service Advisory Board, Georgetown University Student Association, Georgetown Program Board, Graduate Student Organization, Active Minds, Adelfi, Aikido Club, Astronomical Society, Ballroom Dancing, Boston Area Club, Break Squad, Campaign to End the Death Penalty, Chess Club, Christianity In Politics, Class of 2007, Class of 2008, Class of 2009, College Academic Council, College Democrats, College Republicans, Cricket Club, Croquet Society, Cycling Club, Denim Cross, Eco Action, Election Commission, Entertainment and Media, Falun Gong Club, Grilling Society, Groove-Theory, GU Fit, Hilltop Consultants, The Hoya, Hoya Dance Team, Hoya Yoga, Interfaith Alliance for a Sustainable Future, International Relations Club, Israel Alliance, JSA-SAC, Knitting Club, The Lecture Fund, Marketing Association, Men Advocating Relationship Responsibility, Medieval Club, Mock Trial and Law Team, Moot Court, MSB Academic Council, Muslim Students Association, NAACP, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, NHS Academic Council, On The Docket, Peace Action, Phi Alpha Delta Soceity, Philodemic On Campus Debate, Philosophical Society, Pre-med Society, PRIDE, Progressive Coalition, Psychology Students Association, Right to Life, Saxa Server, Semper Fidelis Society, Senior Class Committee, SFS Academic Council, Society of Physics, Solidarity Committee, Southern Society, Step Team, Student Investment Fund, Students Ending Eating Disorders, Student Nurses Association, Students for a Free Tibet, Students for Justice in Palestine, Surf Club, Tae Kwon Do, Take Back the Night, Women in Politics, The Anthem, GUTV, The Independent, The Journal, The Voice, WGBT-FM, Ye Doomesday Booke, Ice Hockey Club Sport, Men's Baseball Club Sport, Men's Basketball Club Sport, Men's Lacrosse Club Sport, Men's Rugby Club Sport, Men's Soccer Club Sport, Men's Tennis Club Sport, Men's Volleyball Club Sport, Men's Water Polo Club Sport, Ultimate Club Sport, Women's Volleyball Club Sport, Women's Water Polo, The After School Kids Program, DC Reads, The DC Schools Project, Community Service Day, Make a Difference Fair, Options Fair, Alternative Spring Break, Beyond the Surface, Alpha Phi Omega, Best Buddies, Blood Drive Club, Breast Cancer Awareness, Caring for Children with Cancer, Demeter Northwest Adult Tutoring Program, Filipino American Corp, First-year Orientation to Community Involvement, Georgetown AIDS Coalition, Georgetown Friends of Turning the Page, Georgetown Students for Fair Trade, Georgetown University Young Scholars, GU American Red Cross Blood Drive, GU Habitat for Humanity, GU Melody, Heads Up, Hoya Outreach Programs and Education, Hoyas for Charity, Hoyathon, Junior Achievement, Just One Day, National Student Partnerships, Native American Experience, Oak Hill Outreach, Prision Outreach, Spring Break in Appalachia, Sursum Corda Literacy Program, UNICEF