Princeton University's Acceptance Results for the Class of 2029
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Out of roughly 26,800 applicants to the Class of 2029, Georgetown has admitted about 3,200 students, resulting in a 12% acceptance rate.
Georgetown has completed the admissions cycle for the Class of 2029 as of March 27, 2025. Out of roughly 26,800 applicants to the Class of 2029, Georgetown has admitted about 3,200 students, resulting in a 12% acceptance rate, slightly lower than last year’s 13.2% acceptance rate. In December, the school received 8,254 Early Action applications and admitted 917 students, to deliver a 11% Early Action acceptance rate, up from 10.3% for last year.
Below is a detailed breakdown with insights to help prospective applicants better understand Georgetown's evolving admissions landscape.
Number of Applications | Accepted Students | Acceptance Rate | |
---|---|---|---|
Early Action | 8,254 | 917 | 11% |
Regular Decision | 18,546 | 2,283 | 12.3% |
Overall | 26,800 | 3,200 | 12% |
Georgetown remains highly competitive. Prospective applicants should seek to demonstrate exceptional achievement in learning, service, and leadership while showcasing their genuine interest for attending Georgetown.
Admission Round | Class of 2029 | Class of 2028 | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
Applications Received | 18,546 | 17,716 | +4.7% |
Applications Accepted | 2,283 | 2,345 | -2.6% |
RD Acceptance Rate | 12.3% | 13.2% | -6.8% |
The RD acceptance rate decreased to 12.3%, compared to 13.2% last year.
While notching a 4.7% increase in the total number of RD applications received, school leaders accepted 2.6% less RD applicants this year, compared to last year.
Admission Round | Class of 2029 | Class of 2028 | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
Applications Received | 8,254 | 8,548 | -`3.4% |
Applications Accepted | 917 | 881 | +4% |
EA Acceptance Rate | 11% | 10.3% | -6.7% |
Georgetown's EA acceptance rate is 11% this year, slightly above last year's rate of 10.3%.
EA admits increased slightly, up 4% to 917, from 881 last year, while the total EA applications decreased 3.4%.
EA acceptance rates have ranged between 10–12% for the past five years at Georgetown and typically hover roughly one or two percentage points lower than the overall acceptance rate year over year.
The table below gives prospective applicants a 10-year snapshot of Georgetown's admissions trends.
Class of | Total Applications | Total Accepted | Total Acceptance Rate | RD Acceptance Rate | EA Acceptance Rate |
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2029 | 26,800 | 3,200 | 12% | 12.3% | 11% |
2028 | 26,170 | 3,226 | 12.3% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
2027 | 25,519 | 3,263 | 12.8% | 13.3% | 11.8% |
2026 | 26,670 | 3,229 | 12.1% | 13% | 10% |
2025 | 27,650 | 3,235 | 11.7% | 12% | 11% |
2024 | 21,318 | 3,309 | 15.5% | 17.5% | 11.7% |
2023 | 22,788 | 3,202 | 14% | 15.2% | 11.8% |
2022 | 22,897 | 3,327 | 14.5% | 16% | 12% |
2021 | 21,465 | 3,313 | 15.4% | 14% | 11.9% |
2020 | 20,002 | 3,276 | 16.4% | 18.1% | 12.7% |
These historical data demonstrate Georgetown's consistently competitive acceptance rates, with increased competition beginning five years ago, in conjunction with Covid-era suspension of testing requirements, but remaining consistently around 12% afterwards.
For the Class of 3031, in two years, Georgetown says it will begin accepting the Common App as well as its Georgetown application, which could lead to an increase in applications that impacts the school's acceptance results.
Congratulations to the students admitted to Georgetown's Class of 2029 — your achievement reflects remarkable dedication and excellence.
For students aspiring to get into Georgetown, strategic preparation guided by a personally-tailored roadmap is essential.
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