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
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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.
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