Georgetown University

What Georgetown University does

Georgetown University is a private Catholic Jesuit research university founded in 1789 in Washington, D.C., operating 11 schools across the Hilltop and Capitol campuses, a Medical Center, the Law Center, and an international campus in Doha, Qatar (within Qatar Foundation's Education City). It serves approximately 19,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, awarding 7,731 degrees in Academic Year 2024 and admitting 3,374 undergraduates from a Fall 2024 applicant pool of 26,131 (≈12.9% acceptance rate). The institution is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Thomas A. Reynolds III, currently led by Interim President Robert M. Groves with Eduardo Peñalver (incoming from Seattle University) taking the presidency in March 2026.

The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees — undergraduate at $67,824, graduate at $61,200, full-time MBA at $67,184, Law at $79,672, and Medicine at $63,040 for FY2025 — supplemented by $376.6M in FY24 R&D expenditures sourced from federal agencies, foundations, and industry partners. Distribution occurs through highly selective direct admissions, on-campus instruction across DC and Qatar, online degree programs via the Coursera/edX (2U) partnership reaching 100M+ users, and enterprise/government channel programs such as the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships for UAE employees. Auxiliary services (housing, dining via Aramark) and executive/continuing education provide additional recurring revenue.

Georgetown's strategic posture is anchored in its 1789 brand, DC location providing direct access to federal agencies, embassies, and think tanks, and a research footprint spanning health security (HSOC with MedStar Health for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics surveillance), AI (AI CoLab with MedStar, MIT Schwarzman-partnered AI master's), and global affairs. Recent offensive moves include two new master's programs launching Fall 2026 (Climate, Environment & Health; Global Sports Strategy & Operations with Manchester City FC), a multi-year Cisco Wi-Fi 7 campus deployment underpinning the 'Hoya Forward' innovation platform, and a $10M Hewlett Foundation grant supporting AI governance and emerging-tech security research. Operational scale is supported by 3,485 full- and part-time staff and a 54-building, 104-acre main campus footprint.

Name

Georgetown University

Legal name

Georgetown University

Website

https://georgetown.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1789

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Georgetown University is a private Catholic Jesuit research university founded in 1789 in Washington, D.C., serving roughly 19,000 students across 12 schools. It generates revenue through tuition, $376.6M in annual research funding, and global partnerships in health, AI, and policy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Degree programs
• Research university
• Executive education
• Online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Core revenue from undergraduate ($67,824), graduate ($61,200), MBA ($67,184), Law ($79,672), and Medicine ($63,040) tuition for FY2025. Significant revenue from degree programs across 12 schools.
2. Research Funding: $376.6 million in research and development expenditures (FY24) from federal agencies, foundations, and industry partners. Supports faculty research across health, policy, and science disciplines.
3. Auxiliary Services: Housing, dining, and hospitality services operated through Aramark contract. Revenue from student housing, dining plans, and campus retail operations.
4. Continuing Education and Professional Programs: Executive education, certificate programs, and specialized training through School of Continuing Studies and professional schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Georgetown University is a private, nonprofit Catholic Jesuit research university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, professional, and executive education through 11 schools. Core offerings include degree-granting academic programs, certificates, continuing education, online programs, sponsored research, and academic support services aimed at students and adult learners.

Product overview

Georgetown University is a private research university with 11 schools offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. The institution operates main campuses in Washington, D.C. (Hilltop and Capitol) and an international campus in Qatar. Georgetown's academic portfolio spans arts and sciences, business, foreign service, law, medicine, health, nursing, public policy, and continuing studies. The university also operates research centers and partnerships including the AI CoLab (joint initiative with MedStar Health), Health Security Operations Center for disease monitoring, and collaborative research programs with various institutional partners. New programs launching in Fall 2026 include master's degrees in Climate, Environment & Health and Global Sports Strategy & Operations (in partnership with Manchester City Football Club).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hoyas: Intercollegiate athletic teams representing Georgetown University

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate and Professional Degree Programs
• Executive Education
• Online Learning Programs
• Sponsored Research Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,731 degrees awarded in Academic Year 2024 with 99% career outcomes within 6 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• MIT Schwarzman College of ComputingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partnership for Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence under Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships for UAE government employees. Studies commence September 2026.
• Mohammed bin Rashid Government ScholarshipsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 June 2026Exclusive government scholarship program for UAE government employees offering Master's in International Business and Policy (delivered with McDonough School of Business and Walsh School of Foreign Service) and Master's in Artificial Intelligence. Registration closes July 7, 2026.
• MedStar HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Major academic health system partnership creating Health Security Operations Center (HSOC) for real-time disease surveillance. Joint epidemiological command post monitors wastewater and social media for infectious disease threats during World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Partnership includes annual Research & Education Symposium with 1,000+ attendees and 375+ presentations.
• McCourt GlobalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 April 2026Main sponsor of inaugural McCourt Global Amputee Soccer Invitational at Georgetown's Shaw Field. Event showcases elite amputee soccer with Olympique de Marseille and U.S. teams, promoting disability inclusivity in sports.
• Manchester City Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Collaboration on new master's program in global sports strategy and operations launching Fall 2026. Partnership leverages Manchester City's expertise in global sports management and operations.
• Whitman-Walker HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026Partnership in Artivists for Health: Diabetes in Color initiative providing creative care sessions for adults with Type 2 diabetes in Washington DC communities of color.
• CiscocoreTechnology or Integration · 20 January 2026Multi-year partnership deploying Wi-Fi 7 across Georgetown's Hilltop and Capitol campuses. One of the largest Wi-Fi 7 implementations in higher education covering classrooms, dorms, stadiums, and research facilities. Includes Cisco enterprise switching, wireless solutions, automation tools, advanced analytics, and multi-layered security framework. Cisco serves as presenting partner of Georgetown's 'Hoya Forward' innovation platform.
• Fullscript and Institute for Natural MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Strategic collaboration developing evidence-based educational content on whole-person care for conventionally trained healthcare professionals, bridging conventional and integrative medicine approaches.
• Special OlympicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Special Olympics Early Childhood Development team completed 13-week Fellowship with Thrive Center Innovation Hub advancing the Young Athletes app for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• NewsmaticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2025Hoyalytics students participate in internship program analyzing company revenue data and performance metrics to develop news intelligence insights.
• ZeroMilscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Veteran-owned social impact company partnered with Georgetown for Military Thriving Change Forum (2nd annual June 2025, 3rd annual June 2026). Nearly 150 senior leaders convened to develop community-based solutions empowering veterans.
• edX (2U)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 November 2024Online learning platform partnership through Coursera offering Georgetown online degree programs reaching over 100 million people globally.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanford University: Top-tier private research university with comparable scale, research intensity, and premium tuition. Comparable in employer perception and selectivity, though with a different geographic anchor.
• George Washington University: DC-based private research university with overlapping strengths in international affairs, political science, public policy, and pre-professional education. The closest local competitor for DC-located talent, government internships, and policy-focused applicants.
• University of Notre Dame: Top-tier Catholic private research university with a parallel emphasis on values-based education, large research enterprise, and nationally competitive admissions. Overlaps directly with Georgetown in applicant pool, professional schools, and donor base.
• Georgetown University: Self-reference for completeness; included as the anchor institution for comparability assessment.
• Duke University: Elite private research university with a similar mix of professional schools (law, business, medicine), strong research output, and premium tuition pricing. Competes head-to-head for high-achieving applicants and federal research dollars.
• Tufts University: Mid-size private research university with comparable international affairs and pre-professional programs (Fletcher School vs. Walsh School of Foreign Service) and similar tuition positioning. Competes for similar applicant profiles in international affairs and policy.
• Boston College: Georgetown's closest peer as another Jesuit, Catholic private research university in the Northeast Corridor. Competes for similarly mission-driven undergraduate applicants and offers a comparable mix of professional schools including law and business.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard University: Larger, more established private research university with overlapping programs across law, business, medicine, public policy, and government. Sets the upper-bound benchmark for selectivity and graduate outcomes in Georgetown's core recruiting lanes.
• Columbia University: Ivy League private research university with parallel strength in international affairs (SIPA), law, business, and medicine. Competes directly for policy and graduate applicants in the Northeast.
• Johns Hopkins University: Private research university with the nation's largest university research budget, particularly in medicine and public health. A key benchmark for Georgetown's medical and health-security research ambitions, including the HSOC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/georgetown
• YouTubeyoutube.com/georgetownuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/georgetownuniv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgetown-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/georgetownuniversity
• TikToktiktok.com/@georgetownu?lang=en

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Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors7 records

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Investments

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