Georgetown University
Former names
Georgetown College (1789–1814)
MottoUtraque Unum (Latin)
Motto in English
Both into One
TypePrivate Roman Catholic Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution
EstablishedJanuary 23, 1789
FounderJohn Carroll
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic affiliations
AJCU ACCU 568 Group CUMU CUWMA NAICU ORAU
Endowment$1.77 billion (2018)
ChairmanWilliam Doyle
PresidentJohn J. DeGioia
ProvostRobert Groves
Academic staff
Total: 2,173
  • 1,291 full-time
  • 882 part-time
Administrative staff
1,500
Students17,849
Undergraduates7,636
Postgraduates10,213
Location
Washington, D.C.
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United States

38°54′26″N 77°4′22″W / 38.90722°N 77.07278°W / 38.90722; -77.07278Coordinates: 38°54′26″N 77°4′22″W / 38.90722°N 77.07278°W / 38.90722; -77.07278
CampusUrban 104 acres (42.1 ha)
College yellHoya Saxa
Fight songThere Goes Old Georgetown
ColorsBlue      and      Gray
NicknameHoyas
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Big East
Patriot League (football)
MAISA; EARC
Sports23 Varsity sports teams
11 men's and 12 women's
MascotJack the Bulldog
Websitegeorgetown.edu