Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia · ★ 4.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Georgetown University is a private Jesuit research university in Washington, District of Columbia, founded in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States and the nation's first federally chartered university. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 48 disciplines, and its athletic teams, known as the Hoyas, include a men's basketball team in the Big East Conference.
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37th and O St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20057-0001
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