Short answer: the middle 50% of first-year students who enrolled at Georgetown University scored about 1390 to 1550 on the SAT, with an average of 1487. That means a quarter of enrolled first-years scored 1390 or lower and a quarter scored 1550 or higher. These numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Georgetown at a glance
SAT middle 50%: 1390 to 1550 | Average: 1487
Reading and Writing: 700 to 770 | Math: 690 to 780
ACT middle 50%: 31 to 35
Admission rate: 12.9%
Georgetown SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 700 | 770 |
| Math | 690 | 780 |
| Total (sum of sections) | 1390 | 1550 |
The total row adds the two section numbers, so treat it as a close estimate, not an exact percentile of total scores. For comparison, the average SAT score for the class of 2026 was 1045 (528 Reading and Writing, 517 Math), according to College Board.
Does Georgetown require the SAT?
Yes. Georgetown requires SAT or ACT scores and never adopted a test-optional policy. In its policy review, Georgetown pointed to research from the National Bureau of Economic Research finding that test-optional policies at selective universities hurt students from under-resourced high schools.
- No superscoring: Georgetown says it does not accept superscores. Your score from a single full sitting is what counts.
- Official reports: send official scores from College Board or ACT.
- SAT code: 5244.
- Only two sections count: Reading and Writing and Math.
- Deadlines: Early Action is November 1 (non-binding) and Regular Decision is January 1.
- Exception: international students who truly cannot reach a test center may apply without scores. Georgetown’s Qatar campus has its own test-flexible policy.
What SAT score should you aim for?
Georgetown’s middle 50% is about 1390 to 1550. Because every applicant sends a score and there is no superscoring, aim to reach your goal on one test day. 1390 or higher puts you in the range, and 1550 or higher puts you in the top quarter.
Georgetown’s sections are balanced: Reading and Writing 700 to 770, Math 690 to 780. You cannot combine your best sections from different dates, so practice both together under full-test timing, not one at a time.
Where do you stand against Georgetown’s range?
Take a free full-length practice test and compare your section scores to 770 (Reading and Writing) and 780 (Math).
How to close the gap
- Find your weaker section by comparing each score to Georgetown’s 75th percentile above.
- Practice at the top difficulty level. Scores in this range come from getting the hardest questions right. Try these hard SAT math questions and this hard SAT English practice test.
- Drill your weak skills in Targeted Practice.
- Compare schools with similar ranges in the College Finder.
Frequently asked questions
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1390 to 1550.
What is the average SAT score at Georgetown?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1487.
Does Georgetown require the SAT?
Yes. Georgetown requires the SAT or ACT, never went test-optional, and does not accept superscores.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Georgetown University (latest admissions data, accessed October 2026).
- Georgetown Undergraduate Admissions, Application Requirements and Forms.
- Georgetown University, Georgetown Announces New Undergraduate Admissions Processes.
- College Board Newsroom, Class of 2026 SAT results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SAT score do you need for Georgetown?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1390 to 1550.
What is the average SAT score at Georgetown?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1487.
Does Georgetown require the SAT?
Yes. Georgetown requires the SAT or ACT, never went test-optional, and does not accept superscores.