Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States, located in Washington, D.C. Its Walsh School of Foreign Service is the top-ranked international relations program in the country, and its D.C. location provides direct access to government, diplomacy, and policy careers.
Mascot: Hoya
Notable Alumni
Bradley Cooper (Academy Award-nominated actor)•Patrick Ewing (NBA Hall of Famer)•Dikembe Mutombo (NBA star and humanitarian)
At a Glance
Cost
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Highlights
Campus Experience
Georgetown doesn't officially recognize a social Greek system (it's a Jesuit school), so off-campus houses and the bars along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue fill the social void. DC internships and political networking are as much a part of the social fabric as weekend parties — this is a campus where students debate foreign policy at brunch. The professional fraternities are bigger deals than social ones, reflecting a student body already thinking about careers in the State Department.
The hilltop campus overlooking the Potomac features Healy Hall's dramatic Flemish Romanesque spires, cobblestone paths, and a blend of Gothic and Federal architecture set against the charming Georgetown neighborhood.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
Safety
Georgetown University Police provides 24/7 security with SafeRides nighttime transportation, blue-light emergency phones, and electronic building access. The compact hilltop campus is well-monitored.
The Georgetown neighborhood is one of DC's safest and most affluent areas. DC violent crime dropped 28% in 2025, and Georgetown consistently maintains lower crime levels than the broader district.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Select dates throughout the academic year
Duration: About 60-75 minutes
Registration required via the admissions portal. GAAP (Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program) is a student-run volunteer org that also helps prospective students explore campus. Virtual 360-degree tour with 20 stops also available.
Book a TourYouVisit virtual reality walking tour with 20 stops, 360-degree photography, and narration. Physical campus is open for self-guided walks.
Tour ResourcesSeptember-October (gorgeous fall, campus buzzing) or April-May (D.C. cherry blossom season nearby, Georgetown Day in spring). Avoid spring break (students leave) and late December. Georgetown has Easter break but no fall break, so mid-October is reliable. Football gamedays don't exist (Georgetown is D1 FCS Patriot League), so weekend energy comes from the D.C. social scene.
Southwest Garage (3611 Canal Road NW): $5/hr, max $25/day; $15 after 3pm; $10 after 7pm. Georgetown has NO Metro station -- closest is Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver lines), 15-minute walk, or Rosslyn (Virginia side), walk across Key Bridge. DC Circulator bus Georgetown route also connects to Dupont Circle Metro. From DCA (Reagan National): Metro Yellow/Blue to Rosslyn, walk across Key Bridge (~30 min total). From Dulles: Silver Line Metro to Foggy Bottom (~90 min).
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