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Georgetown UniversitySAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 14001540 on the SAT and 3135 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total14001540
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1400 and 1540 on the SAT total.

ACT composite3135
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 31 and 35 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total14001540
ACT composite3135

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1400 SAT / 31 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1540 SAT / 35 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Georgetown University requires the SAT or ACT

For the current application cycle, Georgetown University requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Georgetown University, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Georgetown University?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Georgetown University students scored between 1400 and 1540 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1540 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1470 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1400 SAT good enough for Georgetown University?+
A 1400 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1540 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Georgetown University?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 31–35 on the ACT. A composite around 35 would place you near the top of that range; 31 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Georgetown University test-optional or test-required?+
For the current application cycle, Georgetown University requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Georgetown University’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Georgetown never went test-optional and continues to require standardized testing; it asks applicants to submit all sittings of a test. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Georgetown University’s admissions office.