Georgetown University is a private research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded by Bishop John Carroll in 1789 as Georgetown College, the university has grown to comprise ten undergraduate and graduate schools, among which are the School of Foreign Service, School of Business, Medical School, Law School, and a campus in Qatar. The school's main campus, on a hill above the Potomac River, is identifiable by its flagship Healy Hall, a National Historic Landmark. The school was founded in Jesuit tradition and is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States, though the majority of students are not Catholic.To visit Georgetown University on your trip to Washington DC, use our Washington DC day trip planner.
Georgetown is ranked among the top universities in the United States and admission is highly selective. The university offers degree programs in forty-eight disciplines, enrolling an average of 7,500 undergraduate and 10,000 post-graduate students from more than 135 countries. The school's athletic teams are nicknamed the Hoyas and include a men's basketball team, which has won a record eight Big East championships, appeared in five Final Fours, and won a national championship in 1984.
Georgetown's notable alumni include 27 Rhodes Scholars, 32 Marshall Scholars, 33 Truman Scholars, 429 Fulbright Scholars, 2 U.S. Presidents, and 2 U.S. Supreme Court Justices, as well as international royalty and 14 foreign heads of state. Among the world's leading institutions in government and international relations, the school's alumni include more U.S. diplomats than any other university and many members of the United States Congress.
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This university is beautiful architectures is beautiful to see. The entrance is impressive for anyone to enjoy, if you go by yard theres few benches to sit and have lunch. The statues in front of...
This university is beautiful architectures is beautiful to see. The entrance is impressive for anyone to enjoy, if you go by yard theres few benches to sit and have lunch. The statues in front of... more »
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We had the pleasure of visiting Georgetown this month. Georgetown is a beautiful campus. It is also an amazing place for a child to begin to dream about becoming a Future Hoyas. We enjoyed...
We had the pleasure of visiting Georgetown this month. Georgetown is a beautiful campus. It is also an amazing place for a child to begin to dream about becoming a Future Hoyas. We enjoyed... more »
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This place has done nothing but the best. Doctors the best. Nurse staff unbelievable. Never go anywhere again. Travel far but worth all.
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Great school! Everyone was very friendly and informative. Looking forward to the new experience.
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