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Georgetown University

Georgetown University
13.1%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

10% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Georgetown enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$20,350
Total Cost of Attendance$88,741

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $5,064 $20,256
$30-48k $12,155 $48,620
$48-75k $18,329 $73,316
$75-110k $26,459 $105,836
$110k+ $57,403 $229,612

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Georgetown University

10.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$15,500
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Georgetown University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$103,494
Median Earnings (10yr)
$15,500
Median Debt
6.7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Georgetown University — 6.7x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Georgetown University True Cost by Family Income

10% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Georgetown enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $5,064 $20,256
$30-48k $12,155 $48,620
$48-75k $18,329 $73,316
$75-110k $26,459 $105,836
$110k+ $57,403 $229,612

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$20,350
Total Cost of Attendance$88,741

Financial Aid & Student Debt

10.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$15,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$83,222
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Georgetown University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Georgetown University actually cost per year?
Georgetown University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $88,741/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $23,882/yr, a 73% discount off sticker price.
Does Georgetown University offer good financial aid?
10% of Georgetown University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Georgetown University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Georgetown University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Georgetown University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $5,064/yr at Georgetown University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $57,403/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Georgetown University worth the cost?
Georgetown University graduates earn a median of $103,494 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $354,964 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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