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Georgetown College

Georgetown, Kentucky · Private (nonprofit)

Ranked #156 US News

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B-Value
N/ACampus
C+Academics
CAdmissions
B+Student Life
B-Overall

About

Georgetown College is located in Georgetown, Kentucky. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 1,180 students.

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Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$42,010
Out-of-state tuition$42,010
Room & board$11,385
Avg aid package$46,729
Students receiving aid34%
Pell grant recipients34%

Georgetown College offers a private liberal arts education with tuition around $67,824 for undergraduates. While specific financial aid statistics are not detailed, the college distributes over $45 million in grants and scholarships. Georgetown College is recognized as a 'Best Value College in Kentucky' by Niche.

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Admissions

Test scores

SAT · middle 50%1030–1230
4001600
ACT · middle 50%21–26
136

Application info

Acceptance rate74%
Average GPA3.65
Student–faculty ratio15:1
Application fee$75

Georgetown College has a selective admissions process, accepting around 72% of applicants. The college considers high school GPA important and aims to evaluate applicants holistically. The admissions process is designed to make applicants feel valued and understood.

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Academics

Graduation rate47%
Retention rate68%
Student–faculty ratio15:1
Full-time faculty52%

Georgetown College provides a challenging curriculum with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring small class sizes and close faculty-student bonds. The college is committed to core preparation in the liberal arts and sciences. With 88% of full-time faculty holding terminal degrees, students benefit from talented and dedicated educators.

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$52,074
Avg starting salary$43,000
Job placement rate93%
Earn more than HS grad71%
Economic mobility146%
Loan default (3 yr)5%
Loan repayment (3 yr)67%

Georgetown College emphasizes career preparation, earning recognition as 'The Best College in Each State for Getting a Job' by Zippia. The college offers a range of undergraduate degrees and a Master of Arts in Education. Alumni are represented across the United States and in numerous foreign countries.

Student life

Demographics

Small School
1,180Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

BalancedGender ratio
Female 48%Male 52%
75% WhiteRacial diversity
White 75%Black 9%Hispanic 7%Asian 1%Other 8%
Campus housingYes

Georgetown College offers a vibrant campus life with four national fraternities and five national sororities. Students can participate in a variety of government-minded, recreational, and activist groups. Traditions like Grubfest, Opening Convocation, and Hanging of the Green foster a strong sense of community.

About Georgetown College

Georgetown College is committed to providing a safe campus environment, with the Campus Safety Department open 24/7. The college encourages reporting of all crimes and public safety-related incidents. Emergency phones are located across campus, and the Campus Safety Department maintains a close working relationship with the Georgetown Police Department.

Georgetown College offers an Honors Program with three tracks: Oxford Honors, Science Honors, and Independent Honors. The program encourages intellectual growth through challenging academic and cultural experiences. Honors students receive additional merit scholarships and funding for opportunities like studying at Oxford or conducting summer research.

Georgetown College's student body includes students from twenty-five foreign countries, contributing to a diverse campus environment. The college provides various resources and support for international students. The college also has a partnership with Regent's Park College, Oxford.

Endowment$37,379,331
Avg faculty salary$79,500

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